Steven Scott Nordhaus (born October 13, 1966)[1] is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as the commander of First Air Force since March 31, 2023.[2][3][4] He most recently served as the Director of Operations of the National Guard Bureau from November 2019 to September 2022. Previously, he was the Commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center from February 2017 to November 2019.[5][6][7][8][9][10]
Steven Nordhaus | |
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 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Born | October 13, 1966 |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | First Air Force Air National Guard Readiness Center 180th Fighter Wing 112th Fighter Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) |
Raised in Ottawa, Ohio, Nordhaus attended Ottawa-Glandorf High School, graduating in 1985.[11] He is a 1989 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. Nordhaus later earned a Master of Science degree in organizational leadership from Columbia Southern University in 2013.[5][12]
In July 2024, Nordhaus was nominated for promotion to general and appointment as chief of the National Guard Bureau.[13][14]
Personal life
Nordhaus is the son of Donald David Nordhaus and Sandra Susan Nordhaus.[1]
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