Stephen Jost
Stephen Fraser Jost[1] (born c. 1972) is a United States Air Force major general who serves as the commander of the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command. He previously served as the deputy director for joint strategic planning at the Joint Staff. He also served as director of the Air Force F-35 Integration Office.[2][3]
Stephen Jost | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1972 (age 51–52) San Antonio, Texas, U.S.[1] |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1994–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Joint Enabling Capabilities Command 20th Fighter Wing 33rd Operations Group 332nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) |
While serving as the 20th Fighter Wing commander, Jost relieved his vice commander, Colonel William Jones, after the latter was charged with possession of child pornography and obstruction of justice.[4]
In May 2022, Jost was nominated for promotion to major general.[5] In March 2024, he was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and commander of United States Forces Japan and the Fifth Air Force.[6][7]
References
- https://s3.amazonaws.com/usafayearbooks/1994.pdf
- Sprenger, Sebastian (November 14, 2018). "US Air Force moves to fortify F-35 weak points against hacking". Defense News.
- "STEPHEN F. JOST". Air Force.
- Losey, Stephen (July 18, 2016). "Former 20th Wing vice commander faces child porn charges". Air Force Times.
- Tirpak, John (May 27, 2022). "Biden Nominates Lauderback as Deputy Chief for ISR, 24 Brigadiers to Two-Stars". Air & Space Forces Magazine.
- "PN1559 — Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Jost — Air Force". U.S. Congress. March 21, 2024.
- "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. March 24, 2024.
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