Glen D. VanHerck

Glen David VanHerck (born October 20, 1962)[1] is a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force, who serves as the Director of the Joint Staff. He graduated from the University of Missouri where he was commissioned through the ROTC in 1987.[2][3][4]

Glen D. VanHerck
Born	(1962-10-20) October 20, 1962 Murray, Kentucky, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1987–present
Rank	Lieutenant general
Commands held	Director of the Joint Staff
Awards	Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3)

In July 2020, VanHerck was nominated for promotion to general[5] and assignment as the next commanding officer of both United States Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command.[6] He appeared for a hearing before the Senate Committee on Armed Services on July 28 and was confirmed by voice vote of the full Senate on August 6.[5]

VanHerck was born in Murray, Kentucky and raised in Bismarck, Missouri.[7][8]

Awards and decorations

	US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
	Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

	Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
	Defense Superior Service Medal
	Legion of Merit with two bronze oak leaf clusters
	Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
	Air Medal
	Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Joint Service Achievement Medal
	Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Joint Meritorious Unit Award
	Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
	Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with oak leaf cluster
	Combat Readiness Medal
	National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
	Southwest Asia Service Medal
	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	Air and Space Campaign Medal
	Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon
	Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon
	Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
	Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
	Air Force Training Ribbon

References

1. "Local military member commands squadron | Daily Journal News". dailyjournalonline.com. Retrieved 2019-12-08.
2. "LIEUTENANT GENERAL GLEN D. VANHERCK > U.S. Air Force > Biography Display". Af.mil. Retrieved 2019-12-08.
3. "VanHerck to receive 'major' promotion | News". dailyjournalonline.com. 2015-02-11. Retrieved 2019-12-08.
4. "VanHerck as Director of the Joint Staff". jcs.mil. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
5. "PN2077 — Lt. Gen. Glen D. VanHerck — Air Force". congress.gov. 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
6. "General Officer Announcements". defense.gov. 2020-07-06. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
7. "Bismarck 'native son' promoted to brigadier general | News". dailyjournalonline.com. 2013-10-07. Retrieved 2019-12-08.

Military offices
Preceded by Michael J. Dumont	Vice Director of the Joint Staff 2018-2019	Succeeded by William D. Byrne Jr.
Preceded by Michael M. Gilday	Director of the Joint Staff 2019-present	Incumbent