James V. Hartinger | |
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 General James Vincent Hartinger | |
| Born | April 17, 1925[1] Middleport, Ohio[1] |
| Died | October 9, 2000 (aged 75) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service |  United States Army United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1943–1949 (Army) 1949–1984 (Air Force) |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | North American Aerospace Defense Command 9th Air Force 12th Air Force 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (9) |
James Vincent Hartinger (April 17, 1925 – October 9, 2000) was a United States Air Force general who served as Commander in Chief, North American Air Defense Command from 1980 to 1981; Commander in Chief, North American Aerospace Defense Command from 1981 to 1982; and North American Aerospace Defense Command/Commander, Air Force Space Command from 1982 to 1984. He was a command pilot with more than 5,000 flying hours and was the first recipient of the Master Space Badge.
- ^ a b "Personal Fact Sheet, James V. Hartinger". Air Force Historical Research Agency. June 30, 1969. pp. 14–16.