Background
Valderas, Santiago was born on March 26, 1933 in Larache, Morocco.
military officer organization official
Valderas, Santiago was born on March 26, 1933 in Larache, Morocco.
Graduate, General Air Academy, 1957.
Commissioned 1st lieutenant Spanish Air Force, 1957, advanced through grades to general, 1999, numerous positions with rescue squadron, various wings, Commander wing #12 Torrejón Air Force Base, with air defense staff, air combat command staff, air staff, joint staff, Commander North Atlantic Treaty Organization Coordination Group, deputy chief of Air Staff, 1992-1993, Spanish military representative to North Atlantic Treaty Organization Military Committee, since 1994, chief of defense of Spain, since 1996.
Married Maria Concepción López, May 26, 1963. Children: Santiago, Concepción.