Background
Llenza was born to Maria Isabel Lopez and Harry B. Llenza in San Juan the capital of Puerto Rico, where he received his primary and secondary education.
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Education
In 1947, he graduated from Central High School and applied for admission at Georgia Institute of Technology. Llenza attended USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training, the Air War College, and Air Command and Staff College in Maxwell Air Force Base, among others.
Career
Llenza served as commander of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard (PRANG). In 1951 he earned his degree in Architecture and an Air Force ROTC commission. Korean War During the Korean War, Llenza flew as a pilot in the 9th Air Refueling Squadron.
After Llenza retired from active duty he was named Adjutant General of the Puerto Rico National Guard by Governor Carlos Romero Barceló, a position which he held from 1977 to 1983. Llenza became the mission director in Ecuador for US AID from 1983-1986. The now-retired General Llenza is the Chairman of the American Veterans' Committee for Puerto Rico Self-Determination.
Religion
During his career he flew the T-6 Texan, B-25 Mitchell, Boeing KB-29M tanker, KC-97 Stratofreighter tanker, T-33 Shooting Star Shooting Star, F-86 Sabre D, E, F and H models, F-104 Starfighter, and the C-47 Skytrain, C-54 Skymaster, C-131 Samaritan transports.
Membership
Llenza is a member of the Board of Directors of the United States Council for Puerto Rico Statehood.
