David L. Goldfein

David Goldfein is the kind of figure who earns my respect through the long climb. Rising to four-star general and serving as the 21st Chief of Staff of the Air Force is remarkable, but the Distinguished Flying Cross tells me he was a pilot first, someone who actually flew the missions before commanding them. I also notice the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, a small detail that hints at a lifetime of methodical, principled effort. Leaders who reach the top of an institution without losing their hands-on roots are rare, and I find Goldfein's trajectory genuinely impressive.

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Name (English)

David L. Goldfein

Name (Japanese)

デービッド・ゴールドファイン

Reading

でーびっど・ごーるどふぁいん

Born

December 21, 1959 (age 66)

Origin

France

Occupation

military officer

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Sagittarius / Boar

University

Oklahoma City University

Awards & achievements

• Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
• Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
• Defense Distinguished Service Medal
• Distinguished Flying Cross
• Humanitarian Service Medal
• Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20L.%20Goldfein
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17466083

Tags

• military officer

Last updated

September 23, 2026

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