John W. Douglass
John W. Douglass | |
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Brigadier General John W. Douglass | |
| Born | May 2, 1941 |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Service years | 1963–1992 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Conflicts | Vietnam War Gulf War |
| Awards | Def. Superior Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal Air Force Commendation Medal |
John Wade Douglass (born May 2, 1941) is a retired Brigadier General, United States Air Force. He served as the United States Navy's Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisitions) from 1995 to 1998. In 2012, Douglass ran for election to the United States House of Representatives for Virginia's 5th congressional district as a Democrat, losing to incumbent congressman Robert Hurt.