Leah Lauderback

Leah Gaye Lauderback[1] is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as the deputy chief of staff for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and cyber effects operations of the United States Air Force since August 5, 2022.[2] She most recently served as the director for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance of the United States Space Force from 2020 to 2022.[3] She previously served as the director of intelligence of the United States Space Command and director for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations of the U.S. Air Force.[4][5][6]

Leah G. Lauderback
Official portrait, 2022
BornFairfax, Virginia
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1993–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldNational Air and Space Intelligence Center
67th Cyberspace Operations Group
450th Intelligence Squadron
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (2)

Awards and decorations

Cyberspace Operator Badge
Master Intelligence Badge
Office of the Secretary of Defense Badge
Space Staff Badge
Defense Superior Service Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Width-44 crimson ribbon with a pair of width-2 white stripes on the edges
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Width-44 crimson ribbon with two width-8 white stripes at distance 4 from the edges. Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
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
Kosovo Campaign Medal with one bronze service star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon
Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Silver oak leaf cluster
Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver oak leaf cluster
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
NATO Medal

References

  1. "Clemson Commencement Program, August 1993". Clemson University. August 7, 1993. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  2. Lt Gen Leah Lauderback [@USAF_A26] (August 5, 2022). "Please welcome Lt Gen Lauderback as our new A2/6" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  3. "Maj. Gen. Leah Lauderback Promotion".
  4. "Brigadier General Leah G. Lauderback". United States Air Force. August 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2020. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  5. "PN2197 — Maj. Gen. Leah G. Lauderback — Air Force". United States Congress. May 25, 2022.
  6. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. May 26, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022.

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