Jeffrey R. Riemer | |
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 Major General Jeffrey R. Riemer | |
| Born | August 26, 1951 South Haven, Michigan, United States |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1974-2008 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Commands | 4953d Test Squadron Air Armament Center Air Force Security Assistance Center |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (4) Air Medal (3) Air Force Commendation Medal (2) |
Major General Jeffrey R. Riemer is a retired major general in the United States Air Force. He served as the program executive officer for the F-22 Program for the United States Air Force from January 2007 to October 1, 2008. During this time he was responsible for all acquisition activities including the awarding of a $5 billion contract extension for the procurement of an additional 60 aircraft.[1] He previously served as commander of the Air Armament Center from December 2005 to January 2007.
General Riemer joined the Air Force in 1974 after graduating from the University of Florida ROTC program. He served as an F-4 pilot in Japan before being transferred to the Air Training Command, where he became a T-37 instructor pilot and was named Instructor Pilot of the Year.
The general also worked as an F-16 test pilot at General Dynamics and the F-16 Combined Test Force and served as an instructor at the Air Force Test Pilot School. Other assignments have included serving as a military staff assistant for the testing of aircraft and air-to-air missiles in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, program manager for the MC-130H Combat Talon, program director of special programs for the Air-to-Air Joint System Program Office, and program executive officer for command and control, and combat support systems.
The general has commanded the 4953d Test Squadron, Air Force Security Assistance Center and Air Armament Center. He has over 3,000 flying hours in more than 40 different types of aircraft. He retired from the Air Force on October 1, 2008.
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