Glen David VanHerck (born October 20, 1962)[1] is a retired United States Air Force general who last served as the commander of United States Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command from 2020 to 2024. He previously served as Director of the Joint Staff from 2019 to 2020.
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| Birth name | Glen David VanHerck |
| Born | October 20, 1962 Murray, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1987–2024 |
| Rank | General |
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| Alma mater | University of Missouri (BA) |
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VanHerck was born in Murray, Kentucky, and raised in Bismarck, Missouri.[2][3] He graduated from the University of Missouri, where he was commissioned through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps in 1987.[4][5][6]
Awards and decorations
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US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
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Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge |
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North American Aerospace Defense Command Badge |
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United States Northern Command Badge |
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Effective dates of promotion
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General | August 20, 2020 |
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Lieutenant General | September 27, 2019 |
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Major General | May 13, 2016 |
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Brigadier General | September 2, 2013 |
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Colonel | September 1, 2007 |
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Lieutenant Colonel | February 1, 2003 |
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Major | August 1, 1998 |
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Captain | September 16, 1991 |
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First Lieutenant | September 16, 1989 |
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Second Lieutenant | September 16, 1987 |
References
edit- ^ "Local military member commands squadron | Daily Journal News". dailyjournalonline.com. Retrieved 2019-12-08.
- ^ "Bismarck 'native son' promoted to brigadier general | News". dailyjournalonline.com. 2013-10-07. Retrieved 2019-12-08.
- ^ "Top Flight". 2024.
- ^ "LIEUTENANT GENERAL GLEN D. VANHERCK > U.S. Air Force > Biography Display". Af.mil. Retrieved 2019-12-08.
- ^ "VanHerck to receive 'major' promotion | News". dailyjournalonline.com. 2015-02-11. Retrieved 2019-12-08.
- ^ "VanHerck as Director of the Joint Staff". jcs.mil. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
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