Duke Pirak
Duke Pirak | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1972 (age 53–54) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | |
| Service years | 1991–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 142nd Fighter Wing 154th Operations Group 142nd Maintenance Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2) |
Duke A. Pirak (born c. 1972) is a United States Air Force major general who serves as the deputy director of the Air National Guard. He previously served as the deputy director for politico-military affairs (Asia) of the Joint Staff.[1][2]
In March 2024, Pirak was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as director of the Air National Guard.[3] His nomination has been placed on hold, due to concerns over possible Air National Guard staffing changes, in regards to full-time positions being converted to lower-paying jobs in Alaska.[4] In January 2025, the Senate returned Pirak's nomination to the president without action,[3] but he continued to serve as acting director. By December 2025, the Trump administration decided not to renominate Pirak as director, and instead nominated Texas adjutant general, Major General Thomas M. Suelzer for the position.[5][6]
References
- ^ "MEI Defense Leadership Series: Episode 3 with CENTCOM Brigadier General Duke A. Pirak". Middle East Institute.
- ^ "DUKE A. PIRAK". Air Force.
- ^ a b "PN1503 — Maj. Gen. Duke A. Pirak — Air Force". United States Congress. 14 March 2024.
- ^ Cohen, Rachel (25 September 2024). "Senate Confirms Nordhaus as National Guard Boss". Air & Space Forces Magazine. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "PN712-2 — Air Force, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". U.S. Congress. 15 December 2025. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of War. 18 December 2025. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
External links
- Media related to Duke A. Pirak at Wikimedia Commons