Michael C. Gould

Michael C. Gould
Gould in 2012
18th Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy
In office
June 9, 2009  August 12, 2013
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byJohn F. Regni
Succeeded byMichelle D. Johnson
Personal details
Born (1953-12-21) December 21, 1953
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1973–2013
RankLieutenant general
CommandsUnited States Air Force Academy
Second Air Force
Third Air Force
Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center
97th Air Mobility Wing
22nd Air Refueling Wing
305th Operations Group
Battles / warsGulf War
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Defense Superior Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (2)
Alma materUnited States Air Force Academy (BS)
Webster University (MA)

Lieutenant General Michael Carl Gould (born December 21, 1953) is a retired senior officer of the United States Air Force who served as the 18th Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy. He assumed command on June 9, 2009, and retired from service in July 2013. He previously served as director of operations and plans, United States Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base. Gould is a command pilot with more than 3,000 hours in a variety of aircraft.