Orlando Llenza

1930–2021 (age 91)

U.S. Air Force brigadier general

Biography

Brigadier General Orlando Llenza devoted decades to the U.S. Air Force, serving his country with distinction and forging strong ties with Puerto Rico, where his leadership and strategic thinking elevated both the armed services and his fellow islanders.

He remained a tireless mentor to younger officers, embodying the discipline and kindness that defined his career, and his memory is honored at Puerto Rico National Cemetery.

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