Carrol Chandler

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Carrol H. Chandler
Chandler in 2009
Nickname(s)	"Howie"
Born	(1952-03-16) March 16, 1952 (age 72)
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1974–2011
Rank	General
Commands	Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force U.S. Pacific Air Forces Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements Alaskan Command
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (4) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2) Meritorious Service Medal (6)

Carrol Howard "Howie" Chandler (born March 16, 1952),^[1] is a retired United States Air Force four-star general. He last served as the 35th Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force from August 27, 2009, to January 14, 2011. He previously served as commander of Pacific Air Forces from November 2007 to August 20, 2009, and deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and requirements from October 23, 2005, to November 29, 2007. As vice chief, he presided over the Air Staff and served as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Requirements Oversight Council and Deputy Advisory Working Group. He assisted the chief of staff with organizing, training, and equipping of 680,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas. He retired from the Air Force by March 1, 2011. In 2012 he joined Pratt & Whitney Military Engines as vice president for military business development and international programs.