John Lamontagne

John Donald Lamontagne (born ) is a United States Air Force general who has served as the 42nd vice chief of staff of the Air Force since ~2 February 2026. He previously served as the commander of Air Mobility Command from 2024 to 2026. He most recently served as the deputy commander of the United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa. He previously served as the chief of staff of the United States European Command.

In July 2024, Lamontagne was nominated for promotion to general and assignment as the commander of Air Mobility Command. Following his confirmation, he took over command from Mike Minihan on 9 September 2024.

In December 2025, Lamontagne was nominated for reassignment as the vice chief of staff of the Air Force.

Lamontagne joined the Air Force in 1992 and has over 4,000 hours of flight in C-12, KC-135R and C-17 aircraft.

Awards and decorations

USAF Command Pilot wingsU.S Air Force Distinguished Service MedalDefense Superior Service MedalLegion of Merit with bronze oak leaf clusterBronze Star MedalMeritorious Service Medal with four bronze oak leaf clustersAir MedalAerial Achievement Medal with two bronze oak leaf clustersJoint Service Commendation MedalAir and Space Commendation Medal with bronze oak leaf clusterAir Force Achievement MedalJoint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf clusterAir Force Meritorious Unit with two bronze oak leaf clustersAir and Space Outstanding Unit Award with six oak leaf clustersAir and Space Organizational Excellence Award with bronze oak leaf clusterCombat Readiness Medal with silver oak leaf clusterNational Defense Service Medal with bronze service starGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalArmed Forces Service Medal with two bronze service starsHumanitarian Service MedalNuclear Deterrence Operations Service MedalAir and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame and three bronze oak leaf clustersAir and Space Longevity Service Award w/ 1 silver oak leaf cluster and 2 bronze oak leaf clustersSmall Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with bronze service starAir Force Training RibbonHeadquarters Air Force BadgeOffice of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge