Donald J. Hoffman
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Donald Joseph Hoffman (born April 24, 1952) is a former United States Air Force four-star general who served as the 7th Commander, Air Force Materiel Command. He previously served as Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition from August 2005 to November 20, 2008. As Air Force Materiel Command's commander, he leads the command's 74,000 Air Force and civilian personnel, manage $59 billion annually in research, development, test and evaluation. He also oversees the acquisition management services and logistics support which is required to develop, procure and sustain Air Force weapon systems. Hoffman assumed his command on November 21, 2008. He retired from the Air Force on July 1, 2012.
Donald J. Hoffman | |
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Born | (1952-04-24) April 24, 1952 (age 72) |
Allegiance | USA |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1974–2012 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Air Force Materiel Command 31st Fighter Wing 31st Air Expeditionary Wing 52nd Fighter Wing 14th Operations Group |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (3) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (4) |
A native of Wisconsin,[1] Hoffman is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He was commissioned in 1974 and served in various operational and staff assignments in Europe, the Middle East and United States. He has commanded at the flight, squadron, group and wing levels, and has served on the staffs of U.S. Central Command, U.S. European Command, Air Education and Training Command, Air Combat Command and Headquarters U.S. Air Force.
General Hoffman is a command pilot with more than 3,400 flying hours in fighter, trainer and transport aircraft.