Arnulfo Acedera Jr.
Arnulfo Gonzalez Acedera, Jr. (19 December 1941 – 15 June 2020) was a Filipino general who served as the Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force and as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He was a recipient of awards such as the Distinguished Service Star, Distinguished Aviation Cross, Bronze Cross Medal and Silver Wing Medal.
Arnulfo Acedera | |
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Arnulfo G. Acedera, Jr. on his Distinguished Aviation Cross recipient | |
| 23rd Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office November 28, 1996 – December 17, 1997 | |
| President | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Preceded by | Gen. Arturo Enrile |
| Succeeded by | Gen. Clemente Mariano |
| 23rd Commanding General of Philippine Air Force | |
| In office November 29, 1994 – December 26, 1996 | |
| President | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Preceded by | Lt.Gen. Nicanor P. Rodriguez Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Lt. Gen. William Hotchkiss III |
| Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office June 14, 1994 – December 26, 1994 | |
| President | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arnulfo Gonzalez Acedera, Jr. December 19, 1941 Rizal, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Died | June 15, 2020 (aged 78) |
| Resting place | Libingan ng mga Bayani, Taguig, Philippines |
| Alma mater | AFP Command and General Staff PAF Flying School Philippine Military Academy Mapua Institute of Technology |
| Awards | Distinguished Aviation Cross Distinguished Service Star |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippines |
| Years of service | 1963 - 1997 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 1st Air Division 205th Helicopter Wing |
| Commands | Armed Forces of the Philippines Philippine Air Force |
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