William R. Looney III | |
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 General William Looney, USAF | |
| Born | March 5, 1949 Norman, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1972–2008 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Air Education and Training Command 22nd Tactical Fighter Squadron 33rd Fighter Wing 1st Fighter Wing Armed Forces Staff College Space Warfare Center 14th Air Force Electronic Systems Center Aeronautical Systems Center Air Education and Training Command |
| Battles/wars | Operation Southern Watch Operation Uphold Democracy |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2) Meritorious Service Medal (4) |
| Website | Looney's Official website |
General William R. Looney III, USAF (born March 5, 1949) was the 28th Commander, Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.[1][2] As commander, he was responsible for the recruiting, training and education of Air Force personnel. His command included the Air Force Recruiting Service, two numbered air forces and Air University. Air Education and Training Command consists of 13 bases, more than 66,000 active-duty members and 15,000 civilians. General Looney was succeeded by General Stephen R. Lorenz on July 2, 2008, and retired from the Air Force on August 1, 2008. Since his retirement from the Air Force, Looney has taken a position as a board member at Trident University International.
- ^ "Exceeding Expectations: Reflections on Leadership". Published by Enso Books (2009). Retrieved 2010-11-07. Google Books archive
- ^ Who's who in the West. 2001. ISBN 9780837909325.