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'''Paul L. Ayers''' is a [[Major general (United States)| |
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'''Paul L. Ayers''' is a [[Major general (United States)|major general]] in the [[Rhode Island Air National Guard]]. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Ayers began his [[United States Air Force]] training at [[Vance Air Force Base]] in 1982.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=16657|title=Major General Paul L. Ayers|publisher=United States Air Force|accessdate=2013-06-09|archiveurl= |
Ayers began his [[United States Air Force]] training at [[Vance Air Force Base]] in 1982.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=16657|title=Major General Paul L. Ayers|publisher=United States Air Force|accessdate=2013-06-09|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130624170327/http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=16657|archivedate=2013-06-24|url-status=dead}}</ref> Upon completion, he became a [[Northrop T-38 Talon]] instructor pilot with the [[25th Flying Training Squadron]]. In 1985, he transferred to the [[71st Flying Training Wing]]. |
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In 1987, Ayers was assigned to [[Langley Field|Langley Air Force Base]] as a [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]] pilot. Later, he became a [[McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet]] instructor at [[CFB Bagotville]]. The following year, he was assigned to the [[143d Airlift Squadron]] at [[Quonset State Airport|Quonset Air National Guard Base]] as a [[Lockheed C-130 Hercules]] pilot. Soon after, he transferred to the Rhode Island National Guard. In 2002, Ayers assumed command of the 143d Airlift Squadron. |
In 1987, Ayers was assigned to [[Langley Field|Langley Air Force Base]] as a [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]] pilot. Later, he became a [[McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet]] instructor at [[CFB Bagotville]]. The following year, he was assigned to the [[143d Airlift Squadron]] at [[Quonset State Airport|Quonset Air National Guard Base]] as a [[Lockheed C-130 Hercules]] pilot. Soon after, he transferred to the Rhode Island National Guard. In 2002, Ayers assumed command of the 143d Airlift Squadron. |
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Latest revision as of 20:08, 20 April 2023
Paul L. Ayers is a major general in the Rhode Island Air National Guard.
Career
[edit]Ayers began his United States Air Force training at Vance Air Force Base in 1982.[1] Upon completion, he became a Northrop T-38 Talon instructor pilot with the 25th Flying Training Squadron. In 1985, he transferred to the 71st Flying Training Wing.
In 1987, Ayers was assigned to Langley Air Force Base as a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle pilot. Later, he became a McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet instructor at CFB Bagotville. The following year, he was assigned to the 143d Airlift Squadron at Quonset Air National Guard Base as a Lockheed C-130 Hercules pilot. Soon after, he transferred to the Rhode Island National Guard. In 2002, Ayers assumed command of the 143d Airlift Squadron.
In 2008, he was named Assistant Adjutant General – Air of the Rhode Island National Guard. During this time, he also served as Air National Guard Assistant to the Command of the Twenty-Fourth Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base. After a brief time with the Central Security Service, he was assigned to Air Education and Training Command as Air National Guard Assistant to the Commander in 2012.
Awards he has received during his career include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Air Medal, the Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Air Force Achievement Medal, the Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters, the Organizational Excellence Award, the Combat Readiness Medal, the National Defense Service Medal with service star, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal with service star and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.
Education
[edit]- University of New Hampshire
- Squadron Officer School
- Defense Language Institute
- Air Command and Staff College
- Air War College
- Western Governors University
References
[edit]- ^ "Major General Paul L. Ayers". United States Air Force. Archived from the original on 2013-06-24. Retrieved 2013-06-09.
- Air Command and Staff College alumni
- Air War College alumni
- United States Air Force generals
- United States Air Force personnel of the Gulf War
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- Recipients of the Air Medal
- University of New Hampshire alumni
- Defense Language Institute alumni
- Living people
- Western Governors University alumni