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Lt Gen David Deptula, USAF (ret.)

- Wednesday, September 26, 2018 |
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Lt Gen David Deptula, USAF (ret.), former Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, U.S. Air Force Headquarters.

Lt Gen Deptula is a world-recognized expert in conceptualizing, planning, and executing military operations from humanitarian relief to major combat operations. He served as the principal planner for the air campaigns in Operations Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom, and was twice a Combined/Joint Task Force Commander. During his 34 years of service, Lt Gen Deptula piloted more than 3,000 flying hours and 400 combat hours.

He is a member of the 2013 class of JINSA Generals and Admirals Trip participants, and has been published regularly in the Wall Street Journal and multiple defense publications.

Publications
Two Years and Counting – Next Moves to Curb Iran’s Nuclear Aspirations
The American Spectator - May 13, 2020
To Deter War With Iran, U.S. Should Use Its Asymmetric Edge: Air Power
Forbes - January 8, 2020
Restoring US Credibility in the Middle East
Military Times - December 14, 2019
Why the U.S. Should Change Its Approach Toward the Palestinian Authority
The Hill - October 9, 2019
Sending a Bunker-Busting Message to Iran
The Wall Street Journal - April 8, 2014