William J. Begert | |
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 General William J. Begert | |
| Born | June 9, 1946 Lewiston, Maine |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1968–2004 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands | Pacific Air Forces Air Mobility Warfare Center 60th Military Airlift Wing 436th Military Airlift Wing |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (12) |
General William J. Begert (born June 9, 1946)[1] is a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force (USAF). He served as commander, Pacific Air Forces, and Air Component Commander for the Commander, United States Pacific Command, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. As commander, he had responsibility for USAF activities spread over half the globe in a command that supports 55,500 airmen serving principally in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Japan and the Republic of Korea.