Michael T. Plehn

Michael T. Plehn
Michael T. Plehn
Born	1964 (age 61–62)
Branch	United States Air Force
Service years	1988–2024
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	National Defense University; 1st Special Operations Wing; 27th Operations Group; 19th Special Operations Squadron;
Conflicts	Gulf War
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal; Air Force Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Superior Service Medal (3); Legion of Merit; Bronze Star Medal;

Michael Todd Plehn (born 1964) is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who last served as the 17th president of the National Defense University from 2021 to 2024. He previously served as deputy commander of the United States Southern Command from 2018 to 2020. He is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy.