Michael Lucas Ahmann[1] (born c. 1971) is a United States Air Force major general who has served as the director of programs and requirements of the National Guard Bureau since August 2023, and as the acting vice chief of the National Guard Bureau since August 5, 2024.[2] He previously served as the deputy director for capability development of the Air Force.[3]

M. Luke Ahmann
Bornc. 1971 (age 52–53)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1993–present
RankMajor General
Commands158th Maintenance Group
134th Fighter Squadron
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
RelationsJames H. Ahmann (father)

He is the son of Air Force Lieutenant General James H. Ahmann.[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]

References

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  1. ^ "YearBook - Profile Management System".
  2. ^ "Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau". National Guard Bureau. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "M. LUKE AHMANN". Air Force.
  4. ^ Lambert, Bruce (August 11, 1993). "James H. Ahmann, 62, Pilot and Air Force General". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  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.
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Military offices
Preceded by Deputy Director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy of the United States Central Command
2021–2022
Succeeded by
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Preceded by
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Deputy Director for Capability Development of the United States Air Force
2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by
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Director of Programs and Requirements of the National Guard Bureau
2023–present
Incumbent
Preceded by Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau
Acting

2024–present