| John J. Pesch | |
| Birth Date: | 1921 7, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Maspeth, Queens, New York[1] |
| Death Place: | Sterling, Virginia[2] |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Branch: | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Rank: | Major General |
| Commands: | Air National Guard 132nd Fighter-Interceptor Squadron |
| Battles: | World War II |
| Awards: | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) |
John Joseph Pesch (20 July 1921 – 10 January 2010) was a senior officer in the United States Air Force who served as director of the Air National Guard from 20 April 1974 to 31 January 1977. He served in World War II, and was a young pilot on 23 March 1944, when German fighters shot out two engines on the left side of his B-17 during a bombing raid. Eight members of the crew bailed out, leaving Pesch and his co-pilot, J. C. Amley, to successfully land the aircraft.
Pesch is remembered each time his "Flight Safety Trophy" is awarded to an organization.