John W. Rosa
John W. Rosa Jr. | |
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John W. Rosa Jr. | |
| Birth name | John William Rosa Jr. |
| Born | September 28, 1951 Springfield, Illinois |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1973–2005 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 35th Fighter Squadron 366th Operations Support Squadron 49th Operations Group 20th Fighter Wing 347th Wing United States Air Force Academy |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit |
| Other work | President, 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.