John A. Collins (September 17, 1931 – May 7, 2003) was Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1931, Collins was an ordained Roman Catholic priest in the Redemptorist Order.

[2] Collins died on May 7, 2003, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

[3] Collins joined the United States Air Force in 1960.

Awards he received include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Outstanding Unit Award and the National Defense Service Medal.