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''For the Distinguished Service Cross recipient, see William Hotchkiss (United States Army).'' Lieutenant General William K. Hotchkiss (born January 8, 1943) is the current Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. He was the current President of the Cantilan Bank, a rural bank in Surigao del Sur. He become the 24th commanding general of the Philippine Air Force (PAF). He served various positions in preparation to the more demanding position in the PAF. He was a member of the famed Blue Diamonds, a combat ready pilot. On November 29, 1996, he became the Commanding General of the PAF. Further, in line with environmental protection, he is an ''ex officio'' member of the Philippine Eagle Foundation. ==Military career== Hotchkiss joined the Philippine Air Force as cadet in Philippine Air Force Flying School in 1962 where he graduated in 1964. He became an instructor pilot after graduation. In 1966, he joined the 5th Fighter Wing in Basa Air Base where he stayed for ten years and became a member of Elite Blue Diamonds of the Philippine Air Force. He flew 79 combat sorties against the enemies of the state at that time. Over the years of dedicated service in the Philippine Air Force, he garnered several awards and decorations, in recognition of his professionalism and outstanding contribution and was assigned to different key sensitive positions up the ladder until he assumed position as the 24th Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force in November 29, 1996 until 1999. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「William Hotchkiss III」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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