Senate confirms Corley as new vice chief of staff

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SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) --  The Senate confirmed Lt. Gen. John D. W. Corley on Aug. 1 as the next Air Force vice chief of staff. He will be promoted to the rank of general.

General Corley, who is currently the principal deputy for the assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, will replace Gen. T. Michael Moseley. The senate confirmed General Moseley as the next Air Force chief of staff July 1.

General Corley entered the Air Force in 1973 and has commanded at the squadron, group and wing levels. He has more than 3,000 flying hours with combat experience.

As combined air operations center director supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, General Corley coordinated more than 11,000 combat missions striking more than 4,700 targets.

His awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star Medal.