Lt. Gen. Paul D. Moga is the 23rd Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado.  He commands a 47-month regimen consisting of rigorous military training, advanced academics, elite physical conditioning, and robust character development programs dedicated to producing combat-ready second lieutenants prepared to lead in the United States Air Force and United States Space Force.  Additionally, Lt. Gen. Moga exercises direct oversight of the 10th Air Base Wing, the 306th Flying Training Group, and the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School.

Lt. Gen. Moga is a 1995 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He earned his pilot wings at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, and went on to fly the F-15C Eagle as an operational and formal training unit instructor pilot. His assignments include roles as F-22 Raptor FTU Initial Instructor Pilot Cadre, as the first F-22 Demonstration Team Commander, as Deputy Division Chief at USEUCOM, as Deputy Director for Operations at USNORTHCOM, and as Commandant of Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He has commanded at the Squadron, Wing and Numbered Air Force levels. Prior to his current position, Lt. Gen. Moga was the Commander, Third Air Force, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. While there, he exercised delegated authorities from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Commander over assigned forces that include personnel management, General Courts Martial Convening Authority, and advising subordinate commands on requirements, programs, and budget.

Lt. Gen. Moga is a command pilot with more than 2,600 hours in five aircraft.

Advanced Senior Leader Development Seminar, Arlington, Va. (2025)

Combined/Joint Force Land Component Commander Course, Carlisle Barracks, Pa. (2024)

Capstone General and Flag Officer Course, National Defense University, Washington, D.C (2023)

Senior Leader Orientation Course, Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (2022)

Enterprise Leadership Seminar, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Chapel Hill, N.C. (2016)

Joint and Combined Warfighting School, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va. (2016)

NATO Defense College, Rome, Italy (2012)

Master of Science, Criminal Justice, Southwest University, El Paso, Texas (2011)

Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence (2006)

Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala. (2002)

Bachelor of Science, Biology, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. (1995)

Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. (August 2026 – Present)

Commander, Third Air Force, Ramstein Air Base, Germany (April 2024–August 2026)

Chief of Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, Ramstein Air Base, Germany (July 2023–April 2024)

Commandant of Cadets, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 2021–June 2023)

Special Assistant to the Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command/U.S. Northern Command, and then Deputy Director for Operations, USNORTHCOM/J3, Peterson AFB, Colo. (July 2020–May 2021)

Chief, Strategic Planning and Integration Division, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs, Headquarters Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. (June 2019–July 2020)

Commander, 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla. (April 2017–June 2019)

Vice Commander, 80th Flying Training Wing, Sheppard AFB, Texas (June 2015–April 2017)

Executive Officer to the Chief of Staff/Deputy Chief Europe Division (J5/8), U.S. European Command, Stuttgart, Germany (February 2013–June 2015)

Student, NATO Defense College, Rome, Italy (June 2012–February 2013)

F-22 Evaluator and Commander, 525th Fighter Squadron, JB Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (May 2011–June 2012)

F-22 Evaluator and Operations Officer, 525th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (February 2010–May 2011)

Chief, Air Combat Command Senior Leader Management, Langley AFB, Va. (February 2009–February 2010)

F-22 Instructor Pilot, 94th Fighter Squadron, F-22 Demonstration Pilot, Langley AFB, Va. (July 2006–February 2009)

F-22 FTU Instructor Pilot, 43rd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Fla. (October 2004–July 2006)

F-15C Formal Training Unit Instructor Pilot, 1st Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Fla. (February 2001–October 2004)

F-15C Instructor Pilot, 12th Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska (January 1998–February 2001)

Student Pilot, F-15C, Tyndall AFB, Fla. (June 1997–January 1998)

Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals Student Pilot, T-38A, Columbus AFB, Miss. (March 1997–June 1997)

Student Pilot, Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas (February 1996–February 1997)

Laboratory and Research Technician, Biology Dept, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. (May 1995–February 1996)

Summary of Joint Assignments

Special Assistant to the Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command /U.S. Northern Command, and then Deputy Director for Operations, USNORTHCOM, Peterson AFB, Colo., as a colonel and brigadier general (July 2020–May 2021)

Executive Officer to the Chief of Staff/Deputy Chief Europe Division (J5/8), U.S. European Command, Stuttgart, Germany, as a lieutenant colonel (February 2013–June 2015)

Flight Information

Rating:  command pilot

Flight hours:  more than 2,600 including more than 250 combat hours

Aircraft flown:  T-37, T-38C, F-15C/D, F-22 and F-35A

Defense Superior Service Medal

Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters

Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters

Aerial Achievement Medal

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Joint Meritorious Unit Award

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters

Combat Readiness Medal with oak leaf cluster

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with oak leaf cluster

Kosovo Campaign Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Effective Dates of Promotion

Lieutenant General Aug. 7, 2026

Major General Dec. 5, 2023

Brigadier General Dec. 2, 2020

Colonel June 1, 2015

Lieutenant Colonel March 1, 2009

Major July 1, 2005

Captain May 31, 1999

First Lieutenant May 31, 1997

Second Lieutenant May 31, 1995

(Current as of August 2026)