José M. Portela
Military Person
1950 –
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Who is José M. Portela?
Brigadier General José M. Portela, is a retired officer of the United States Air Force who recently retired from the position of Assistant Adjutant General for Air, which he held while also serving as commander of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard. In 1972, Portela became the youngest C-141 Starlifter aircraft commander and captain at age 22. Portela is also the only reservist ever to serve as director of mobility forces for Bosnia. He is also the first native of Puerto Rico to hold the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force Reserve.
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- Born
- 1950
San Juan - Also known as
- Jose Portela
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- University of Puerto Rico
- National Defense University
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on July 23, 2013
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