Major General Johnny
J. Hobbs is assigned as the Air National Guard assistant for human resources to the
director, Air National Guard, Washington, D.C.. His responsibilities include assisting and
advising the director on all human resource issues. This input has a major impact on force
preparedness and meeting the defense challenges of tomorrow.
He graduated from Barringer High School, Newark, N.J., in 1960, and began his military career as an Air Force ROTC Cadet at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J., graduating in 1964, and commissioned a second lieutenant. He received his pilot wings in June 1966 upon completion of undergraduate pilot training at Williams Air Force Base, Ariz.
1964 Bachelor of arts degree in sociology (Spanish Minor), Rutgers University, N.J.
1966 Undergraduate Pilot Training, Williams Air Force Base, Ariz.
1973 Master's degree in social work administration, Rutgers University, N.J.
1981 Squadron Officer's School
1982 Air Command and Staff College
1983 Juris doctor degree, Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans, La.
1985 National Security Management Course
1. June 1965 - June1966, pilot training, Williams Air Force Base, Ariz.
2. June 1966 - February 1967, student, F-4C Combat Crew Training, George Air Force Base,
Calif.
3. February 1967 July 1967, F-4C fighter pilot, 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron (Night
Owls), Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand
4. July 1 967 - June 1970, F-4C fighter pilot, 35th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Yakota Air
Base, Japan
5. June 1970 - December 1974, ISLRS, Hq ARPC, Denver, Colo.
6. December 1974 - March 1977, forward air controller, 172nd Tactical Air Support
Squadron, Michigan Air National Guard, Battle Creek, Mich.
7. March 1977 - April 1979, F-4C pilot, 122nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, New Orleans, La.
8. April 1979 - January 1981, instructor pilot, 122nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, New
Orleans, La.
9. January 1981 - January 1983, tactical fighter pilot/assistant operations officer, 122nd
Tactical Fighter Squadron, New Orleans, La.
10. January 1983 - October 1985, commander, 122nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, New Orleans,
La.
11. October 1985 - October 1987, vice commander, 113th Fighter Wing, District of Columbia
Air National Guard, Andrews Air Force Base, Md.
12. October 1987 - June 1988, deputy commander for support, 113th Fighter Wing, District
of Columbia Air National Guard, Andrews Air Force Base, Md.
13. June 1988 - February 1993, deputy commanding general for air, Headquarters, District
of Columbia Air National Guard, Andrews Air Force Base, Md.
14. February 1993 - September1995, deputy chief of staff, Headquarters, New York Air
National Guard, Division of Military and Naval Affairs, Latham,. N.Y.
15. September 1995 - August 1998, Air National Guard assistant to director, ANG, Washington,
D.C.
Rating: Command Pilot
Flight hours: More than 4,000
Aircraft flown: T-37, T-38,0-2, F-1OOD/F, F-4CID, C-21, C-22B, Bell 47G, Gulfstream 1,
Cessna 150/170/172
Legion of Merit Armed Forces Reserve Medal with one device
Distinguished Flying Cross with one device Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Meritorious Service Medal Air Force Training Ribbon
Air Medal with nine devices Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
National Defense Service Medal with District of Columbia Meritorious Service Medal
One device District of Columbia Organizational
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Excellence Ribbon
Vietnam Service Medal with two devices District of Columbia Faithful Service Ribbon
Air Force Overseas Ribbon - Short District of Columbia Attendance Ribbon
Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with five devices
Civilian Occupation - Attorney, professor, pilot
Second Lieutenant Jun 3, 1964
First Lieutenant Jun 3, 1967
Captain Jun 11, 1968
Major Oct 16, 1978
Lieutenant Colonel Oct 7, 1983
Colonel Nov 23, 1986
Brigadier General Jun 22, 1989
Major General Aug 2, 1996
(Current as of February 2001)
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