John E. Shaw

John E. Shaw is a United States Space Force lieutenant general serving as the deputy commander of the United States Space Command.[1][2]

John E. Shaw
Official portrait, 2020
Born	Norton, Massachusetts
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Air Force (1990–2020) United States Space Force (2020–present)
Years of service	1990–present (30 years)
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands held	Combined Force Space Component Command Space Operations Command Fourteenth Air Force 21st Space Wing 50th Operations Group 4th Space Operations Squadron
Awards	Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2)

Military career

He entered the Air Force in 1990 as a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy with a degree in astronautical engineering and a minor in Russian language.[2]

He has worked in a variety of air and space operations and staff positions, including operations tours in the 50th Space Wing, the National Reconnaissance Office, the 32nd Air Operations Group, and the Space Warfare Center. His operational commands have included the 4th Space Operations Squadron, the 50th Operations Group and the 21st Space Wing. Prior to being commander, he was deputy commander of Air Force Space Command, worked at the United States Strategic Command as Director of the Commander's Action Group and as Deputy Director for Operations, and in the Pentagon as an Air Force intern.[2]

Shaw took over command of the Combined Force Space Component Command (CFSCC) and 14th Air Force after he and Major General Stephen N. Whiting traded their current positions, with Whiting taking over Shaw's position as deputy commander of the Air Force Space Command.[1]

During a change of command ceremony on November 20, 2019, Shaw highlighted the history of 14th Air Force leading coalition forces against adversaries under the command of Major General Claire Chennault and the importance of continuing to work with allies and partners to overcome future national defense challenges. He said, "This is a particularly special command to take. It is one that is combined, because it is about partners and teamwork. We are indeed stronger together; we can go faster together; and we can go higher together; and I’m grateful to be part of that team."[1]

With the 14th Air Force redesignated as the Space Operations Command on December 20, 2019, he retained command of the unit as commander.[3]

On September 30, 2020, Shaw was nominated for transfer to the U.S. Space Force,[4] promotion to lieutenant general[5] and assignment as deputy commander of U.S. Space Command.[6]

Awards and decorations

Shaw is the recipient of the following awards:[2]

	Command Space Operations Badge
	Basic Parachutist Badge
	Office of the Secretary of Defense Badge
	United States Space Command Badge
	Air Staff Badge

	Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
	Defense Meritorious Service Medal
	Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
	Joint Service Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Joint Service Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Achievement Medal
	Joint Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
	Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
	Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with oak leaf cluster
	Combat Readiness Medal
	National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
	Kosovo Campaign Medal with one bronze service star
	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	Armed Forces Service Medal
	Air and Space Campaign Medal
	Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon
	Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
	Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
	Air Force Training Ribbon

Effective dates of promotion

Rank	Date
Second lieutenant	May 30, 1990
First lieutenant	May 30, 1992
Captain	May 30, 1994
Major	May 1, 2001
Lieutenant colonel	May 1, 2005
Colonel	October 1, 2008
Brigadier general	June 5, 2015
Major general	August 17, 2018
Lieutenant general	November 23, 2020

References

1. Chiles, Cody (November 21, 2019). "Shaw and Whiting trade places, both Space Commands win big". Air Force Space Command. Retrieved May 23, 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
2. "Major General John E. Shaw". Vandenberg Air Force Base. December 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
3. Chiles, Cody (December 27, 2019). "14th Air Force Redesignated as Space Operations Command". Vandenberg Air Force Base. Retrieved May 22, 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
4. "PN2256 — Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw — Space Force". United States Congress. September 30, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
5. "PN2255 — Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw — Space Force". United States Congress. September 30, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
6. "General Officer Announcement". United States Department of Defense. October 1, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government.

External links

• Appearances on C-SPAN