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Stephen Jost

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Stephen Jost
Official portrait, 2024
Bornc. 1972 (age 51–52)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.[1]
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1994–present
RankLieutenant General
CommandsUnited States Forces Japan
Fifth Air Force
Joint Enabling Capabilities Command
20th Fighter Wing
33rd Operations Group
332nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)

Stephen Fraser Jost[1] (born c. 1972) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as the commander of United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force since October 8, 2024.[2] He most recently served as the commander of the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command from 2022 to 2024. He previously served as the deputy director for joint strategic planning at the Joint Staff from 2020 to 2022. He also served as director of the Air Force F-35 Integration Office from 2017 to 2018.[3][4]

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.[5]

In May 2022, Jost was nominated for promotion to major general.[6] In March 2024, he was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and commander of United States Forces Japan and the Fifth Air Force.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b https://s3.amazonaws.com/usafayearbooks/1994.pdf [bare URL]
  2. ^ "Webcast: 5th AF Change of Command". DVIDS. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  3. ^ Sprenger, Sebastian (November 14, 2018). "US Air Force moves to fortify F-35 weak points against hacking". Defense News.
  4. ^ "STEPHEN F. JOST". Air Force.
  5. ^ Losey, Stephen (July 18, 2016). "Former 20th Wing vice commander faces child porn charges". Air Force Times.
  6. ^ Tirpak, John (May 27, 2022). "Biden Nominates Lauderback as Deputy Chief for ISR, 24 Brigadiers to Two-Stars". Air & Space Forces Magazine.
  7. ^ "PN1559 — Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Jost — Air Force". U.S. Congress. March 21, 2024.
  8. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. March 24, 2024.
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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the 20th Fighter Wing
2014–2016
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of the F-35 Integration Office of the United States Air Force
2017–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief of Staff of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
2018–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Director for Joint Strategic Planning of the Joint Staff
2020–2022
Succeeded by
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Preceded by Commander of the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command
2022–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of United States Forces Japan and the Fifth Air Force
2024–present
Incumbent