The Flying Tiger Heritage Park, Guilin, China -- The Flying Tiger Historical Organization

M-Gen. James T. Whitehead, Jr, USAF (Ret):.

Major General Whitehead’s Last assignment was Assistant to the Director of the Air National Guard at the Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia from 1990-1993. He also served on active duty and is a veteran of the Cuban Crisis, Cold War, Vietnam and was assigned to his position at the Pentagon during the first Iraqi War.

Major General Whitehead has 32 years of senior level management experience in the areas of military, corporate and federal government.

His academic degrees and a few of the senior military schools have included; Bachelor of Science Degree, Secondary Education University of Illinois, extensive Masters level training in Counseling Monmouth University, NATO Senior Officer’s School, National War College and USAF Air War College plus extensive senior management level positions and training at Trans World Airlines, Orion Airlines, and the Federal Aviation Administration.

USAF Command Pilot – During his 36 years of military aviation he has flown many multi and single engine aircraft that have included the C-121, KC-135, RF-84, A-37B and U-2.

Additional aviation experience has included TWA pilot and Boeing 727,707, plus 747 instructor, FAA Boeing 727 checkairman, Greek Civil Aviation Board approved Olympic Airlines checkairman and instructor, Saudia Airlines Boeing 747 instructor, Senior Director of Operation, Orion Airlines. .

Major General Whitehead's community involvement has been and remains a major focus of his life. A few of his past and present activities have included, President Old Bridge, NJ Board of Education, President of Old Bridge Kiwanis,

President Fox Foundation, Chairman of the Board Minter Field Air Museum, Chairman, Community Advisory Board to the President of California State University Bakersfield, Mentor, Program for High Risk Youth and Bakersfield Downtown Rotary .

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