Stephen W. Wilson

Stephen W. Wilson
Official portrait, 2016
Born1959 or 1960 (age 64–65)
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1981–2020
RankGeneral
CommandsVice Chief of Staff of the Air Force
Air Force Global Strike Command
Eighth Air Force
379th Air Expeditionary Wing
14th Flying Training Wing
608th Air Operations Group
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)

Stephen W. "Seve" Wilson (born c. 1959/1960) is a retired United States Air Force four-star general, who last served as the 39th vice chief of staff of the Air Force. He previously served as the deputy commander of United States Strategic Command. Prior to that, he served as the commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. In his capacity as commander of Air Force Global Strike Command his responsibilities included organizing, training, equipping, and maintaining all United States ICBM and nuclear-capable bomber forces. Prior to his current assignment, Wilson served as Commander, Eighth Air Force.[1] Wilson was the longest serving vice chief of staff in Air Force history. He had his retirement ceremony on November 13, 2020[2] and retired effective December 31, 2020.[3] Wilson serves on the Board of Directors of BAE Systems, the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems PLC Board.[4] He also serves as a advisor to New Vista Capital.[5]

  1. ^ "GENERAL STEPHEN W. "SEVE" WILSON". United States Air Force. March 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  2. ^ Everstine, Brian W. "USAF's Longest-Serving Vice Chief Retires". Air Force Magazine.
  3. ^ Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, Retirement Ceremony on 13th Nov, 2020. YouTube. November 14, 2020. Event occurs at 28:53.
  4. ^ "Stephen W. Wilson". Bae Systems. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  5. ^ "Team". New Vista Capital. 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-07-27.