Stephen Jost
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| Born | c. 1972 (age 51–52) San Antonio, Texas, U.S.[1] |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1994–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Joint Enabling Capabilities Command 20th Fighter Wing 33rd Operations Group 332nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) |
Stephen Fraser Jost[1] (born c. 1972) is a United States Air Force major general who served as the commander of the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command. He previously served as the deputy director for joint strategic planning at the Joint Staff. He also served as director of the Air Force F-35 Integration Office.[2][3]
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.[4]
In May 2022, Jost was nominated for promotion to major general.[5] In March 2024, he was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and commander of United States Forces Japan and the Fifth Air Force.[6][7]
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| Preceded by | Commander of the 20th Fighter Wing 2014–2016 |
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| Preceded by | Director of the F-35 Integration Office of the United States Air Force 2017–2018 |
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| Preceded by | Chief of Staff of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve 2018–2019 |
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| Preceded by | Deputy Director for Joint Strategic Planning of the Joint Staff 2020–2022 |
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| Preceded by | Commander of the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command 2022–2024 |
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