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Jay B. Silveria

Jay Benton Silveria is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Air Force who has served as president of the University of Arkansas System since 2025. He previously served as superintendent of the Air Force Academy from 2017 to 2020. His previous commands include deputy commander of the United States Air Forces Central Command, commander of the United States Air Force Warfare Center, and commander of 48th Fighter Wing. Rated as a command pilot, Silvera has more than 3,900 flying hours. In September 2017, Silveria received national acclaim for his speech to the cadet wing at Mitchell Hall. Silveria admonished the cadet wing for an event which transpired at the Air Force Academy Preparatory School, where a preparatory school cadet candidate submitted accusations of racism. Silveria's speech quickly garnered national attention, as he scolded the Air Force Academy cadet wing and demanded the "racists...

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