James C. Vechery

James Calvin Vechery (born July 26, 1966) is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Air Force, who last served as the Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations of United States Africa Command. He was commissioned upon graduating from the University of Maryland in 1988, through the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps.[1][2]

James C. Vechery
Lieutenant General James C. Vechery in 2017
Born (1966-07-26) July 26, 1966
Maryland, United States
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1988–2020
RankLieutenant General
Commands held60th Air Mobility Wing
22nd Air Refueling Wing
912th Air Refueling Squadron
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal

Awards and decorations
US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
United States Africa Command Badge
Headquarters Air Force Badge
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Width-44 crimson ribbon with a pair of width-2 white stripes on the edges Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze Star Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Defense Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Width-44 crimson ribbon with two width-8 white stripes at distance 4 from the edges. Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Medal
Aerial Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Joint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with two oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal
Bronze star
Width=44 scarlet ribbon with a central width-4 golden yellow stripe, flanked by pairs of width-1 scarlet, white, Old Glory blue, and white stripes
 National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Bronze star
 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with service star
Bronze star
 Southwest Asia Service Medal with service star
Bronze star
 Afghanistan Campaign Medal with service star
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame and two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
NATO Medal for service with ISAF

References
  1. "Brigadier General James C. Vechery | General Leadership". generalleadership.com. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
  2. "Lieutenant General James C. Vechery > U.S. Air Force > Biography Display". af.mil. Retrieved 2019-03-17.

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