James DeLoughry
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Colonel
James P. DeLoughry, USAF
is the former Chief of Intelligence, Air Mobility Command
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DeLoughry was commissioned at Manhattan College, New York City, New York, in May 1971 as a distinguished graduate of the Reserve Office Training Corps. After earning a Masters Degree in Strategic Studies at the University of Lancaster, United Kingdom, he was assigned as an air intelligence officer at the 544th Aerospace Reconnaissance and Technical Wing, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. In 1975, Colonel DeLoughry served as a wing intelligence officer with the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing at Korat Royal Thai Air Base, in Thailand.
Beginning in 1976, DeLoughry served in a variety of staff intelligence assignments at Strategic Air Command Headquarters. In 1976, he was assigned to Defense Intelligence Agency where he served as an advisor to the United States Strategic Arms Limitations Talks delegation, and later as a member of an operations team in the NMCC (National Military Command Center).
DeLoughry was assigned as a Middle East Analyst with the United States European Command in Stuttgart, Germany in 1984. After attending Armed Forces Staff College in 1987, he served as Chief of Intelligence Watch for Headquarters Tactical Air Command, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. In 1989, DeLoughry was selected as the Chief of Intelligence for the 1st Tactical Fighter Wing, deploying with the wing to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia in August 1990.
After completing studies at the NATO Defense College in Rome, Italy in 1991, DeLoughry was assigned as Deputy Chief Politico-Military Affairs Division for the Directorate of Plans, United States Central Command in Tampa, Florida. There his duties focused on access and basing negotiations, defense cooperation agreements and bilateral consultation with regional allies.
DeLoughry returned to Langley Air Force Base in 1994 as Chief, Intelligence Force Management Division, Headquarters Air Combat Command
. In 1996, he assumed command of the Air Combat Command Intelligence Squadron.
In 1997, he was appointed Commander, Combined Intelligence Center, North American Aerospace Defense Command
and United States Space Command
, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
His final assignment in 1999 was Chief of Intelligence for Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. He was responsible for intelligence support for the Command's passenger, cargo, and tanker fleet of 1300 aircraft. He retired from active duty in October 2002.
Colonel (United States)
In the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, colonel is a senior field grade military officer rank just above the rank of lieutenant colonel and just below the rank of brigadier general...
James P. DeLoughry, USAF
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
is the former Chief of Intelligence, Air Mobility Command
Air Mobility Command
Air Mobility Command is a Major Command of the U.S. Air Force. AMC is headquartered at Scott AFB, Illinois, east of St. Louis....
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DeLoughry was commissioned at Manhattan College, New York City, New York, in May 1971 as a distinguished graduate of the Reserve Office Training Corps. After earning a Masters Degree in Strategic Studies at the University of Lancaster, United Kingdom, he was assigned as an air intelligence officer at the 544th Aerospace Reconnaissance and Technical Wing, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. In 1975, Colonel DeLoughry served as a wing intelligence officer with the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing at Korat Royal Thai Air Base, in Thailand.
Beginning in 1976, DeLoughry served in a variety of staff intelligence assignments at Strategic Air Command Headquarters. In 1976, he was assigned to Defense Intelligence Agency where he served as an advisor to the United States Strategic Arms Limitations Talks delegation, and later as a member of an operations team in the NMCC (National Military Command Center).
DeLoughry was assigned as a Middle East Analyst with the United States European Command in Stuttgart, Germany in 1984. After attending Armed Forces Staff College in 1987, he served as Chief of Intelligence Watch for Headquarters Tactical Air Command, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. In 1989, DeLoughry was selected as the Chief of Intelligence for the 1st Tactical Fighter Wing, deploying with the wing to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia in August 1990.
After completing studies at the NATO Defense College in Rome, Italy in 1991, DeLoughry was assigned as Deputy Chief Politico-Military Affairs Division for the Directorate of Plans, United States Central Command in Tampa, Florida. There his duties focused on access and basing negotiations, defense cooperation agreements and bilateral consultation with regional allies.
DeLoughry returned to Langley Air Force Base in 1994 as Chief, Intelligence Force Management Division, Headquarters Air Combat Command
Air Combat Command
Air Combat Command is a major command of the United States Air Force. ACC is one of ten major commands , reporting to Headquarters, United States Air Force ....
. In 1996, he assumed command of the Air Combat Command Intelligence Squadron.
In 1997, he was appointed Commander, Combined Intelligence Center, North American Aerospace Defense Command
North American Aerospace Defense Command
North American Aerospace Defense Command is a joint organization of Canada and the United States that provides aerospace warning, air sovereignty, and defense for the two countries. Headquarters NORAD is located at Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs, Colorado...
and United States Space Command
United States Space Command
The United States Space Command was a Unified Combatant Command of the United States Department of Defense, created in 1985 to help institutionalize the use of outer space by the United States Armed Forces. The Commander in Chief of U.S...
, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
His final assignment in 1999 was Chief of Intelligence for Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. He was responsible for intelligence support for the Command's passenger, cargo, and tanker fleet of 1300 aircraft. He retired from active duty in October 2002.
Education
- 1971 Bachelor degree in Political Science, Manhattan CollegeManhattan CollegeManhattan College is a Roman Catholic liberal arts college in the Lasallian tradition in New York City, United States. Despite the college's name, it is no longer located in Manhattan but in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, roughly 10 miles north of Midtown. Manhattan College offers...
, New YorkNew YorkNew York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, New York - 1973 Masters degree in Strategic Studies, University of Lancaster, LancasterLancaster, LancashireLancaster is the county town of Lancashire, England. It is situated on the River Lune and has a population of 45,952. Lancaster is a constituent settlement of the wider City of Lancaster, local government district which has a population of 133,914 and encompasses several outlying towns, including...
, England - 1987 Armed Forces Staff College
- 1991 NATO Defense College
Effective dates of promotion
- Second Lieutenant May 23, 1971
- First Lieutenant May 14, 1974
- Captain May 14, 1976
- MajorMajor (United States)In the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, major is a field grade military officer rank just above the rank of captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel...
February 1, 1984 - Lieutenant ColonelLieutenant Colonel (United States)In the United States Army, United States Air Force, and United States Marine Corps, a lieutenant colonel is a field grade military officer rank just above the rank of major and just below the rank of colonel. It is equivalent to the naval rank of commander in the other uniformed services.The pay...
July 1, 1988 - ColonelColonel (United States)In the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, colonel is a senior field grade military officer rank just above the rank of lieutenant colonel and just below the rank of brigadier general...
December 1, 1993
Major awards and decorations
| Legion of Merit Legion of Merit The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements... |
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| Joint Service Commendation Medal | |
| Joint Service Achievement Medal | |
| Defense Superior Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal The Defense Superior Service Medal is a senior United States military decoration of the Department of Defense, awarded to members of the United States armed forces who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility."... with oak leaf cluster |
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| Defense Meritorious Service Medal Defense Meritorious Service Medal The Defense Meritorious Service Medal is the third-highest award bestowed upon members of the United States military by the United States Department of Defense... with oak leaf cluster |
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| Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster | |
| Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (United States) The Meritorious Service Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 16, 1969... with two oak leaf clusters |
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