Evan Pettus
Evan Pettus | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1972 (age 52–53) Fayetteville, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1994–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Twelfth Air Force 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Air Command and Staff College 48th Fighter Wing 48th Fighter Wing 389th Fighter Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
Evan Lamar Pettus (born c. 1972) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as the military deputy commander of the United States Southern Command since 7 November 2024. He previously served as the commander of the Twelfth Air Force and as the vice commander of the United States Air Force Warfare Center.
In July 2024, Pettus was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commander of the United States Southern Command.