David L. Goldfein

general in the United States Air Force
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David L. Goldfein
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David L. Goldfein

Summary

David L. Goldfein is a human[1]. Born in France[2], he… he was born on +1959-12-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a military officer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (287 views/month, #7,050 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Born in France[2], David L. Goldfein…
  • David L. Goldfein was born on +1959-12-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • David L. Goldfein held citizenship in United States[6].
  • David L. Goldfein's professions included military officer[4].
  • David L. Goldfein held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force[7].
  • David L. Goldfein was educated at United States Air Force Academy[8].
  • David L. Goldfein's education included a stint at Oklahoma City University[9].
  • David L. Goldfein's education included a stint at Air Command and Staff College[10].
  • David L. Goldfein received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[11].
  • David L. Goldfein received the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[12].
  • David L. Goldfein received the Defense Distinguished Service Medal[13].
  • David L. Goldfein received the Distinguished Flying Cross[14].
  • David L. Goldfein received the Humanitarian Service Medal[15].
  • David L. Goldfein received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[16].
  • David L. Goldfein's image is recorded as Gen David L. Goldfein (2).jpg[17].
  • David L. Goldfein is recorded as male[18].
  • David L. Goldfein's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • David L. Goldfein's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 46104206[20].
  • David L. Goldfein's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[21].
  • David L. Goldfein's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n2001015928[22].
  • David L. Goldfein's Commons category is recorded as David L. Goldfein[23].
  • David L. Goldfein's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • David L. Goldfein's participated in conflict is recorded as Gulf War[25].
  • David L. Goldfein's participated in conflict is recorded as NATO bombing of Yugoslavia[26].
  • David L. Goldfein's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/011f4krb[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in France[2], David L. Goldfein… he was born on +1959-12-21T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at United States Air Force Academy[8], an air force academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1954[30], headquartered in Lowry Air Force Base[31]; Oklahoma City University[9], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1904[34]; and Air Command and Staff College[10], a staff college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1931[37].

Career and Affiliations

David L. Goldfein's professions included military officer[4]. He held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[11], a grade of an order[38], in United States[39]; Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[12], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1960[42]; Defense Distinguished Service Medal[13], a medallion[43], in United States[44], founded in 1970[45]; Distinguished Flying Cross[14], a courage award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1926[48]; Humanitarian Service Medal[15], a service medal[49], in United States[50], founded in 1977[51]; and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[16], an award[52], in United States[53].

Why It Matters

David L. Goldfein ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (287 views/month, #7,050 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was David L. Goldfein born?

Born in France[2], David L. Goldfein…

What did David L. Goldfein do for work?

David L. Goldfein worked as military officer[4].

Where did David L. Goldfein go to school?

David L. Goldfein was educated at United States Air Force Academy[8], Oklahoma City University[9], and Air Command and Staff College[10].

What awards did David L. Goldfein receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[11], Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[12], Defense Distinguished Service Medal[13], and Distinguished Flying Cross[14].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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