M. Luke Ahmann

M. Luke Ahmann
Bornc. 1971 (age 52–53)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1993–present
RankLieutenant General
CommandsFirst Air Force
158th Maintenance Group
134th Fighter Squadron
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
RelationsJames H. Ahmann (father)

Michael Lucas Ahmann[1] (born c. 1971) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as the commander of First Air Force since October 2, 2024.[2] He most recently served as the acting vice chief of the National Guard Bureau from August to October 2024, and as the director of programs and requirements of the National Guard Bureau from 2023 to 2024.[3] He previously served as the deputy director for capability development of the Air Force.[4]

In July 2024, Ahmann was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as commander of the Continental NORAD Region and First Air Force.[5][6][7]

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  3. ^ "Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau". National Guard Bureau. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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  5. ^ "PN1987 - 1 nominee for Air Force, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
  6. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.
  7. ^ Hadley, Greg (July 24, 2024). "Air Force Generals Tapped to Lead National Guard Bureau, TRANSCOM, AMC". Air & Space Forces Magazine.