John W. Rosa

John W. Rosa Jr.
John W. Rosa Jr.
Birth nameJohn William Rosa Jr.
Born (1951-09-28) September 28, 1951
Springfield, Illinois
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Air Force
Years of service19732005
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands35th Fighter Squadron
366th Operations Support Squadron
49th Operations Group
20th Fighter Wing
347th Wing
United States Air Force Academy
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Other workPresident, The Citadel

John William Rosa Jr. (born September 28, 1951) is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General who served as President of his alma mater The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina from 2006 to 2018. While on active duty, Rosa also served as the sixteenth Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy.