Evan Pettus

Evan Lamar Pettus^[1] (born c. 1972) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as the military deputy commander of the United States Southern Command since 7 November 2024. He previously served as the commander of the Twelfth Air Force^[2] and as the vice commander of the United States Air Force Warfare Center.^[3]

Evan Pettus
Official portrait, 2024
Born	c. 1972 (age 52–53) Fayetteville, Arkansas, U.S.[1]
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1994–present
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	Twelfth Air Force 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Air Command and Staff College 48th Fighter Wing 48th Fighter Wing 389th Fighter Squadron
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3)

In July 2024, Pettus was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commander of the United States Southern Command.^[4][5]