Tony D. Bauernfeind
Tony Bauernfeind | |
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Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy | |
Assumed office August 2, 2024 | |
President | Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Thomas Sherman (acting) |
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Born | February 14, 1969 |
Education | United States Air Force Academy (BS) Auburn University (MBA) |
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Years of service | 1991–present |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Tony D. Bauernfeind (born February 14, 1969) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as the 22nd superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy since August 2, 2024.[1] He most recently served as the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command from 2022 to 2024.[2] He served as vice commander of the United States Special Operations Command from 2020 to 2022;[3] as vice commander, Bauernfeind was responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing actions with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, the services and other government agencies in the national capital region on behalf of the commander of United States Special Operations Command. He previously served as Special Operations Command's chief of staff and as commander of Special Operations Command Korea.[3]
In June 2022, Bauernfeind was selected as commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command.[4][5] In May 2024, he was nominated for assignment as superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy.[6][7] He began this assignment on August 2, 2024.
Awards and decorations
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US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
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United States Special Operations Command Badge |
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Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge |
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May 29, 1991 |
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May 29, 1993 |
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May 29, 1995 |
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March 1, 2002 |
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March 1, 2006 |
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October 1, 2009 |
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August 2, 2015 |
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August 1, 2018 |
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July 31, 2020 |
References
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- ^ Brunet, Alexander (July 31, 2024). "New superintendent set to take command of United States Air Force Academy". KRDO. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "PN2227 — Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind — Air Force, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". U.S. Congress. June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. June 8, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
- ^ "PN1755 — Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind — Air Force". U.S. Congress. May 14, 2024.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. May 17, 2024.
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- Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- Recipients of the Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
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