Brig. General Thomas A. Peraro, USAF Ret. began his Air Force career at the United States Air Force Academy. He also earned his Master’s Degree in Business Administration. General Peraro achieved more than 4500 combined flight hours in the A-7, F-16,T-37, and T-38 jets. He served in many commands across the country before moving to the Colorado Air National Guard where he was the director of Joint Force Headquarters at Buckley Air Force Base. Prior to his retirement, General Peraro served as Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for United States Forces Korea. General Peraro is a passionate advocate for the Lao-Hmong people and resides in the Denver area.