Paul V. Hester

General Paul V. Hester (born October 21, 1947) is a retired United States Air Force officer. He served as Commander, Pacific Air Forces, and Air Component Commander for the Commander, United States Pacific Command from July 2004 to November 2007. He had responsibility for Air Force activities spread over half the globe in a command that supports 55,500 Air Force personnel serving in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Japan and South Korea.

Paul V. Hester
General Paul V. Hester
Born (1947-10-21) October 21, 1947
West Point, Mississippi
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1970–2007
RankGeneral
Commands heldPacific Air Forces
Air Force Special Operations Command
United States Forces Japan
Fifth Air Force
53rd Wing
35th Fighter Wing
18th Operations Group
94th Tactical Fighter Squadron
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
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