John R. Allen Jr.

John R. Allen Jr. (born 1935) is a retired United States Air Force (USAF) brigadier general. Allen served on active duty for 31 years, until his retirement in 1990. He is a highly decorated command pilot with over 6,000 flying hours on B-47 Stratojet, FB-111, B-52 Stratofortress, KC-135 Stratotanker and T-39 Sabreliner aircraft.

This article is about a U.S. Air Force general. For the United States Marine Corps general, see John R. Allen. For other persons, see John Allen.
John R. Allen Jr.
Brig. Gen. Allen in 1986
Born1935 (age 88–89)
Louisville, Kentucky
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1959–1990
RankBrigadier general
Commands held46th Bombardment Squadron
92nd Bombardment Wing
45th Air Division
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Other workNational Association of Installation Developers
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