Duke Pirak
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Duke A. Pirak (born c.1972) is a United States Air Force major general who serves as the deputy director of the Air National Guard. He previously served as the deputy director for politico-military affairs (Asia) of the Joint Staff.
In March 2024, Pirak was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as director of the Air National Guard. His nomination has been placed on hold, due to concerns over possible Air National Guard staffing changes, in regards to full-time positions being converted to lower-paying jobs in Alaska. In January 2025, the Senate returned Pirak's nomination to the president without action, but he continued to serve as acting director. By December 2025, the Trump administration decided not to renominate Pirak as director, and instead nominated Texas adjutant general, Major General Thomas M. Suelzer for the position.
External links
- Media related to Duke A. Pirak at Wikimedia Commons
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|---|---|---|
| Preceded byBradley Swanson | Deputy Director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy of the United States Central Command 2019–2021 | Succeeded byM. Luke Ahmann |
| Preceded by??? | Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs (Asia) of the Joint Staff 2021–2022 | Succeeded byPatrick J. Hannifin |
| Preceded byDawne Deskins | Deputy Director of the Air National Guard 2022–present | Incumbent |
| Preceded byMichael A. Loh | Director of the Air National Guard Acting 2024–present |