Michael A. Loh

Michael Anthony Loh (born 1962) is a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force, who serves as the 17th Director of the Air National Guard. He previously served as the adjutant general of the Colorado National Guard from April 2017 to July 2020.[1] Prior to that he served as the National Guard assistant to the commander of Air Combat Command from April 2016 to April 2017. Loh is the son of a former commander of Air Combat Command, General John M. Loh. Loh received his commission through the United States Air Force Academy in 1984.[2][3] He assumed his current assignment on July 28, 2020,[4] with a July 22nd effective date of rank.[5]

Michael A. Loh
Born1962 (age 5758)
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1984present
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldDirector, Air National Guard
Colorado National Guard
140th Operations Group
140th Operations Support Squadron
Battles/warsOperation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Provide Comfort II
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
RelationsGeneral John M. Loh (father)

Awards and decorations

US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
Basic Space Operations Badge
Basic Parachutist Badge
Headquarters Air Force Badge
National Guard Bureau Organizational Badge
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Combat Action Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor device and three bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Combat Readiness Medal with eight oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Southwest Asia Service Medal with one service star
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame
Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with silver Hourglass device and "M" device
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Air Force document: "Lieutenant General Michael A. Loh Biography".


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