BRIGADIER GENERAL ARTHUR J. FLORU
EDUCATION
1985 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Ocean Engineering, University of Rhode Island, Kingston
1994 Squadron Officer School, in residence
2005 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence
2008 College of Naval Warfare, United States Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
2008 Master of National Security and Strategic Studies, United States Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
2016 Dual Status Commanders Course (NORTHCOM), in residence
2016 Joint Task Force Commanders Course (NORTHCOM), in residence
ASSIGNMENTS
1. April 1989 - August 1990, Undergraduate Pilot Training, 26th Flying Squadron, Vance AFB, Okla.
2. August 1990 - April 2005, Pilot, C-130E, 143d Airlift Squadron, Quonset ANGB, R.I.
3. April 2005 - May 2005, Instructor Pilot, 143d Airlift Squadron, Quonset ANGB, R.I.
4. May 2005 - April 2007, Instructor Pilot, 143d Operations Support Flight, Quonset ANGB, R.I.
5. April 2007 - June 2008, Military Student, United States Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
6. June 2008 - July 2010, Commander, 143d Operations Support Flight, Quonset ANGB, R.I.
7. July 2010 - February 2012, Commander, 143d Operations Group, Quonset ANGB, R.I.
8. February 2012 - February 2015, Commander, 143d Airlift Wing, Quonset ANGB, R.I.
9. February 2015 - April 2016, Director of Staff, Rhode Island ANG, Command Readiness Center, Cranston, R.I.
10. April 2016 - January 2020, Director, Joint Staff - (RI) Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), Cranston, RI
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: Command Pilot
Flight hours: More than 5,000
Aircraft flown: T-37, T-38, C-130E, C-130J
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor device and four oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal with eight oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with bronze star
Southwest Asia Service Medal with bronze star
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two bronze stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal with two bronze stars
Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short Tour
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border and three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with four oak leaf clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with five 'M' devices and silver hourglass
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal Government of Kuwait
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant April 6, 1989
First Lieutenant May 6, 1991
Captain July 10, 1993
Major Jan. 20, 2000
Lieutenant Colonel April 27, 2005
Lieutenant Colonel April 27, 2005
Colonel May 26, 2011
Brigadier General May 22, 2016
(Current as of January 2020)
