Michael T. Plehn
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| Born | 1964 (age 59–60) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1988–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | National Defense University 1st Special Operations Wing 27th Operations Group 19th Special Operations Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Michael Todd Plehn (born 1964) is a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force, who serves as the 17th President of the National Defense University. He previously served as deputy commander of the United States Southern Command. He is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy.[1][2]
 
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| Rank | Date |
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 Second Lieutenant |
June 1, 1988 |
 First Lieutenant |
June 1, 1990 |
 Captain |
June 1, 1992 |
 Major |
August 1, 1998 |
 Lieutenant Colonel |
May 1, 2001 |
 Colonel |
August 1, 2005 |
 Brigadier General |
July 22, 2011 |
 Major General |
May 5, 2014 |
 Lieutenant General |
October 22, 2018 |
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| Preceded by ??? |
Chief of Staff of the United States Southern Command 2015–2017 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by ??? |
Deputy Commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command 2017–2018 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Military Deputy Commander of the United States Southern Command 2018–2020 |
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| Preceded by | President of the National Defense University 2021–present |
Incumbent |
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