Brig. Gen. Jason “Ox” Rueschhoff is the Deputy Director of Operations, Headquarters North American Aerospace Defense Command, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo. As the Deputy Director, he is responsible for supporting the execution of aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning for North America to include the Canadian, Alaskan and continental United States NORAD Regions within the bi-national command.
General Rueschhoff earned his commission and Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy in 1997. He holds three master's degrees; one in Military Operational Art and Science, one in Airpower Art and Science, and one in Strategic Studies. General Rueschhoff has commanded at the squadron, group and twice at the wing level.
General Rueschhoff is a graduate of the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies and of the United States Air Force Weapons School. He is a command pilot with over 3,000 hours in the F-35A and A-10A/C, including 267 combat hours. He has flown in Operations Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom and conducted contingency planning in Operations Tomodachi, Freedom’s Sentinel, and Inherent Resolve.
EDUCATION
1997 Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Management, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
2004 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2009 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2009 Master of Military Operational Art and Science, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2010 School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2010 Master of Airpower Art and Science, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2011 Air War College, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2015 Master of Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pa.
2022 Senior Leader Orientation Course, Arlington, Va.
2023 Capstone General and Flag Officer Course, National Defense University, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington D.C.
2023 Global Cyber for Senior Leaders, Digital University, by correspondence
ASSIGNMENTS
1. July 1997–July 1998, Student, Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training, 25th Flying Training Squadron, Vance Air Force Base, Okla.
2. September 1998–November 1998, Student, Intro to Fighter Fundamentals, 435th Fighter TS, Randolph AFB, Texas
3. January 1999–June 1999, Student, A-10 Formal Training Unit, 357th Flying Training Unit, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
4. June 1999–December 2001, A-10 Multi-Ship Flight Lead/Chief of Plans, 354th Fighter Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
5. December 2001–December 2003, A-10 Instructor Pilot/Flight Commander, 75th FS, Pope AFB, N.C.
6. January 2004–June 2004, Student, USAF Weapons School, A-10 Division, 66th Weapons Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev.
7. September 2004–October 2005, Chief, Squadron/Wing Weapons/Instructor Pilot, 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, South Korea
8. November 2005–June 2006, Flight Commander/ Assistant Director of Operations, 358th FS, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
9. June 2006–July 2008, Initial Cadre A-10C CTU/A-10C Chief Weapons/Tactics, 355th TS, Davis Monthan AFB, Ariz.
10. July 2008–July 2009, Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
11. July 2009–June 2010, Student, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
12. June 2010–May 2012, Air & Space Planner, Branch Chief Adaptive Plans, U.S. Pacific Command, Camp Smith, Hawaii
13. July 2012–June 2014, Commander, 355th Operations Support Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
14. July 2014–June 2015, Student, U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pa.
15. June 2015–August 2016, Chief, Combat Plans Division, 609th Air Operations Center, Al Udeid AB, Qatar
16. August 2016–July 2018, Commander, 388th Operations Group, Hill AFB, Utah
17. August 2018–June 2020, Commander, 613th Air Operations Center, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
18. July 2020–May 2021, Executive Assistant to Commander, Pacific Air Forces, JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
19. June 2021–May 2022, Deputy Commander, 7th Air Force, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
20. July 2022–July 2024, Commander, 56th Fighter Wing, Luke AFB, Arizona
21. July 2024–present, Deputy Director of Operations, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo.
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
1. June 2010–May 2012, Air & Space Planner, Branch Chief Adaptive Plans, U.S. Pacific Command, Camp Smith, Hawaii, as a lieutenant colonel
2. June 2015– August 2016, Chief, Combat Plans Division, 609th Air Operations Center, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, as a colonel
3. July 2024–present, Deputy Director of Operations, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., as a brigadier general
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: command pilot
Flight hours: more than 3,000, including 267 combat hours
Aircraft flown: F-35A, A-10C, A-10A, AH 64-E, T-38, and T-37
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Legion of Merit with three oak leaf clusters
Defense Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Medal with eight oak leaf clusters
Aerial Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Combat Action Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with “V” device and one oak leaf cluster
(Current as of December 2024)