Andrew A. Croft (born 1965) is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the military deputy commander of United States Southern Command from 2021 to 2023.[1] Croft was commissioned through the ROTC program at University of California, Los Angeles in 1988.
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| Born | 1965 (age 58–59) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–2023 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands held | Twelfth Air Force 49th Wing 12th Operations Group 433rd Weapons Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) |
In July 2020, the United States Senate confirmed his promotion to lieutenant general and nomination to become the military deputy commander of the United States Southern Command, replacing Lieutenant General Michael T. Plehn.[2][3]
Croft retired from the Air Force on February 25, 2023.[4]
Awards and decorations edit
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US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
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Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge |
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United States Southern Command Identification Badge |
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Effective dates of promotions edit
| Rank | Date[1] |
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 Second lieutenant |
January 10, 1989 |
 First lieutenant |
January 10, 1991 |
 Captain |
January 10, 1993 |
 Major |
June 1, 2000 |
 Lieutenant colonel |
April 1, 2004 |
 Colonel |
August 1, 2009 |
 Brigadier general |
June 10, 2015 |
 Major general |
August 3, 2018 |
 Lieutenant general |
December 28, 2020 |
References edit
- ^ a b "Lieutenant General Andrew A. Croft (USAF)". U.S. Air Force. April 22, 2021. Archived from the original on April 22, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Kelly, van Ovost nominated to be next heads of ACC, AMC". June 9, 2020.
- ^ "Senate Confirms New Bosses of AMC, ACC". July 24, 2020.
- ^ "Lt. Gen. Andrew A. Croft Retirement". DVIDS.
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