John P. Jumper | |
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 General John P. Jumper | |
| Born | February 4, 1945 Paris, Texas |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1966–2005 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 459th Airlift Squadron |
| Commands | Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force Headquarters ACC Allied Air Forces Central Europe U.S. Air Forces in Europe U.S. Central Command Air Forces Ninth Air Force 57th Fighter Weapons Wing 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing 430th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (3) Army Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Meritorious Service Medal (3) Air Medal (18) (received from France) |
| Alma mater | Virginia Military Institute (BA) Golden Gate University (MA) |
| Children | 3 |
| Other work | CEO of Leidos (2012-2014) |
John Phillip Jumper[1] (born February 4, 1945) is a retired United States Air Force (USAF) general, who served as 17th chief of staff of the United States Air Force from September 6, 2001 to September 2, 2005. He retired from the USAF on November 1, 2005. Jumper was succeeded as chief of staff by General T. Michael Moseley.
- ^ "Biographical and Financial Information Requested of Nominees". Hearings Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate (PDF). Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. 2002. pp. 1373–1376. ISBN 9780160692970. Retrieved 2021-03-30.