From GENERAL JOHN D.W. CORLEY biography
Retiring effective Nov. 1, 2009.
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General Corley entered the Air Force after graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1973. He earned his wings at Reese AFB, Texas, in 1974. His aviation career includes more than 3,000 flying hours with combat experience. He has commanded at the squadron, group and wing levels. His staff positions comprise a mix of operational and joint duties in Tactical Air Command, Headquarters U.S. Air Force and the Joint Staff.
General Corley has significant experience in intense combat, most recently during Operation Enduring Freedom. As Combined Air Operations Center Director, he orchestrated more than 11,000 combat missions striking more than 4,700 targets, including 250 attacks against the Al Qaida and Taliban leadership. He directed the safe recovery of isolated personnel during the largest combat search and rescue mission in 50 years and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
Looks like what became the F-22 took up a significant portion of his career. He was chief analyst for the Advanced Tactical Fighter program at HQ USAF, back in the '86-'88 time frame.
He was commissioned the same year I was, although he's likely a year younger, since I took five years to get my BS in engineering (had 6 credits of ROTC hours that did not count towards graduation, and 12 grad credits upon graduation) they don't let you do that at the AF Academy, although they might send you to grad school after graduation and commissioning.
