Duke Zane Richardson[1][2] (born c. 1964) is a United States Air Force general serving as the commander of Air Force Materiel Command since June 13, 2022.[3] He most recently served as the military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics,[4] and before that was the director of the Presidential & Executive Airlift Directorate at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.[5][6][7]
Duke Richardson | |
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 Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Born | c. 1964 (age 59–60) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1983–present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Air Force Materiel Command Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate, AFLCMC Presidential Airlift Recapitalization Directorate, AFLCMC Tanker Directorate, AFLCMC 823rd Aeronautical Systems Group |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
Richardson attended Marana High School in Marana, Arizona, graduating in 1982. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1983.[8][9]
Awards and decorations edit
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Air Force Master Acquisition and Financial Management Badge |
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Headquarters Air Force Badge |
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal |
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Defense Superior Service Medal |
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Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster |
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Meritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster |
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Air Force Commendation Medal |
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Air Force Achievement Medal |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with oak leaf cluster |
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Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with silver oak leaf cluster |
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National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters |
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Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon |
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Air Force Training Ribbon with oak leaf cluster |
Effective dates of promotions edit
| Rank | Date[4] |
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 Second Lieutenant |
September 28, 1989 |
 First Lieutenant |
September 28, 1991 |
 Captain |
September 28, 1993 |
 Major |
July 1, 1999 |
 Lieutenant Colonel |
March 1, 2003 |
 Colonel |
January 1, 2007 |
 Brigadier General |
August 2, 2013 |
 Major General |
July 3, 2017 |
 Lieutenant General |
June 20, 2019 |
 General |
June 13, 2022 |
References edit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Duke Z. Richardson.
- ^ Richardson, Duke Zane (April 7, 1993). "Quantum Efficiency Anomalies in PN Heterostructures". University of New Mexico – via Google Books.
- ^ "Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming". Internet Archive.
- ^ Alia-Novobilski, Marisa (June 9, 2022). "Air Force Materiel Command to livestream change of command ceremony". Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio: Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- ^ a b "Lieutenant General Duke Z. Richardson (USAF)". United States Air Force. March 24, 2021. Archived from the original on March 24, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Hypersonic Missile Coming Five Years Faster Thanks to Acquisition Reform". December 4, 2020.
- ^ "Roper: ARRW Hypersonic Missile Will Fly This Month". December 15, 2020.
- ^ "General Officer Announcement". U.S. Department of Defense.
- ^ "People". Arizona Daily Star. March 30, 2003. p. 31. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ "Promotions". Tucson Citizen. October 30, 1985. p. 22. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
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