Evan Lamar Pettus[1] (born c. 1972) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as the military deputy commander of the United States Southern Command since November 7, 2024. He previously served as the commander of the Twelfth Air Force[2] and as the vice commander of the United States Air Force Warfare Center.[3]
Evan Pettus | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1972 (age 51–52) Fayetteville, Arkansas, U.S.[1] |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1994–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Twelfth Air Force 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Air Command and Staff College 48th Fighter Wing 48th Fighter Wing 389th Fighter Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
In July 2024, Pettus was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commander of the United States Southern Command.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ a b https://s3.amazonaws.com/usafayearbooks/1994.pdf [bare URL]
- ^ "South American Air Chiefs Converge to Forge a Path Together". January 12, 2024.
- ^ "EVAN L. PETTUS". Air Force.
- ^ "PN1989 - 1 nominee for Air Force, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.
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