"Sam" Angelella (born 1959) is a retired United States Air Force officer who last served as commander, United States Forces Japan and commander, 5th Air Force from July 2012 to August 2015.

[1][2][3][4][5] Angelella graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1981.

He has commanded the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa AB, Japan; 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia; 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina; and the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa AB.

In addition, he has served on the Air Staff, Joint Staff, United States Pacific Command, and at Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe.

Prior to his final assignment, he was the vice director for strategic plans and policy on the Joint Staff at the Pentagon.