John Lamontagne
John D. Lamontagne | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Nickname | Johnny |
| Born | c. 1970 (age 55–56) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Service years | 1992–present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Air Mobility Command 618th Air Operations Center 437th Airlift Wing 379th Expeditionary Operations Group 15th Airlift Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
John Donald Lamontagne[1] (born c. 1970) is a United States Air Force general who has served as the commander of Air Mobility Command since September 9, 2024.[2] He most recently served as the deputy commander of the United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa. He previously served as the chief of staff of the United States European Command.[3][4][5][6][7]
In July 2024, Lamontagne was nominated for promotion to general and assignment as the commander of Air Mobility Command.[8][9] Following his confirmation, he took over command from Mike Minihan on 9 September 2024.[10]
Lamontagne joined the Air Force in 1992 and has over 4,000 hours of flight in C-12, KC-135R and C-17 aircraft.[4]
References
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- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Archived from the original on May 5, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ "Brigadier General John D. Lamontagne". www.618tacc.amc.af.mil. Archived from the original on April 15, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ "Tirelessly Pursuing Full Spectrum Readiness". Tactical Defense Media. April 15, 2021. Archived from the original on April 15, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ "PN1985 — Lt. Gen. John D. Lamontagne — Air Force". U.S. Congress. July 23, 2024.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. July 24, 2024. Archived from the original on July 25, 2024.
- ^ Cohen, Rachel (September 9, 2024). "New Air Mobility Boss Promises to Continue Command's Transformation". Air & Space Forces Magazine. Retrieved August 21, 2025.