John P. Jumper
John P. Jumper | |
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General John P. Jumper | |
| Born | February 4, 1945 Paris, Texas |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1966–2005 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 459th Airlift Squadron |
| Commands | Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force Headquarters ACC Allied Air Forces Central Europe U.S. Air Forces in Europe U.S. Central Command Air Forces Ninth Air Force 57th Fighter Weapons Wing 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing 430th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | See list Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3) |
| Alma mater | Virginia Military Institute (BS) Golden Gate University (MA) |
| Spouse(s) | Ellen McGhee (m. 1969) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relations | Jimmy J. Jumper (father) |
| Other work | CEO of Leidos (2012-2014) |
John Phillip Jumper (born February 4, 1945) is a retired United States Air Force (USAF) general, who served as 17th chief of staff of the United States Air Force from September 6, 2001 to September 2, 2005. He retired from the USAF on November 1, 2005. Jumper was succeeded as chief of staff by General T. Michael Moseley.
He is the son of major-general Jimmy J. Jumper, USAF. During his career he served as a command pilot with more than 5,000 flying hours. He later served as the CEO of Leidos from 2012 to 2014.