John G. Lorber | |
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Born | December 25, 1941 Waverly, Iowa |
Died | March 7, 2021 (Age 79) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
Buried | US Air Force Academy Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1964–1997 |
Rank | General |
Commands | Pacific Air Forces 432nd Tactical Fighter Wing 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (16) |
General John George Lorber (December 25, 1941 - March 7, 2021)[1] was a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force (USAF). He served as commander of Pacific Air Forces, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. As commander, he had responsibility for USAF activities spread over half the world in a command that supports 44,000 airmen serving principally in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Republic of Korea and Japan.