Gregory M. Guillot | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Ninth Air Force 55th Wing 552nd Air Control Wing 380th Expeditionary Operations Group 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (3) |
Gregory M. Guillot is a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force who serves as the deputy commander of United States Central Command since July 2022. He served as commander of the Ninth Air Force from 2020 to 2022.[1]
Air Force career
Gregory M. Guillot is from Tucson, Arizona and graduated from high school there in 1984.[2][3] He attended the University of Arizona before transferring to the United States Air Force Academy where he graduated in 1989 and commissioned as a second lieutenant. He was selected as an air battle manager in 1990, and attended the initial training course at Tyndall AFB. He was the chief of Weapons and Tactics at the 607th Air Control Squadron at Luke AFB, and attended USAF Weapons School at Nellis AFB in 1995. He later served as a Weapons School instructor, and flew on the E-3 Sentry AWACS at Tinker AFB. He served as the Director of Operations at the 966th Airborne Air Control Squadron, and later as the commander of the 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron. In May 2010, he became the commander of the 380th Expeditionary Operations Group at Al Dhafra Air Base. In June 2012, he became the commander of the 552nd Air Control Wing, and was the commander of the 55th Wing at Offutt AFB from 2013 to 2015. Prior to taking command of the Ninth Air Force, he served as the Director of Operations at United States Northern Command.[4]
In May 2022, Guillot was nominated for assignment as deputy commander of U.S. Central Command.[5][6]
In May 2023, Guillot was nominated for promotion to general and assignment as the commander of United States Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command.[7][8]
Effective dates of promotions
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|
 | Lieutenant general | July 16, 2020 |
 | Major general | Aug 2, 2018 |
 | Brigadier general | Aug 14, 2014 |
 | Colonel | Sep 1, 2008 |
 | Lieutenant colonel | April 1, 2004 |
 | Major | Sep 1, 2000 |
 | Captain | May 31, 1993 |
 | First lieutenant | May 31, 1991 |
 | Second lieutenant | May 31, 1989 |
References
- 1 2 "Lieutenant General Gregory M. Guillot (USAF)". United States Air Force. 7 May 2021. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - ↑ Linscott, Lauren; Fontalvo, Alejandra (29 March 2022). "Ninth Air Force (AFCENT) commander inspires next generation at Clemson University". US Air Force. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
- ↑ Shaheen, Perla (25 September 2021). "Air Force Lt. General serves in Middle East, visits students". KGUN 9. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
- ↑ Everstine, Brian (16 July 2020). "Guillot Takes Command of AFCENT". Air Force Magazine. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ↑ "PN2066 — Lt. Gen. Gregory M. Guillot — Air Force". United States Congress. 10 May 2022.
- ↑ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 12 May 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ↑ "PN679 — Lt. Gen. Gregory M. Guillot — Air Force, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ↑ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.