William Hotchkiss III
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For the Distinguished Service Cross recipient, see William Hotchkiss (United States Army).
Lt. Gen. William K. Hotchkiss (January 8, 1943, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
) was 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.
Lt. Gen. William K. Hotchkiss (January 8, 1943, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
Cantilan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 28,659 people in 5,378 households....
) was the 24th commanding general of the Philippine Air Force
Philippine Air Force
The Philippine Air Force is the air force of the Republic of the Philippines, and one of the three main services of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Its official name in Filipino is Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas....
(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.
External links
- Biography of “The Environmentalist” William K. Hotchkiss, from the Philippine Air Force website