Donna D. Shipton | |
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 Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Born | c. 1970 (age 53–54) Sumter, South Carolina[1] |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1992–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Space Force Element to the National Reconnaissance Office Network Operations Group, NRO Space Communications Operations Squadron, NRO |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
Donna D. Shipton (born c. 1970) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The center is responsible for total life cycle management for aircraft, engines, munitions, electronic, computer, network, cyber and agile combat support systems. The center employs more than 28,000 people and has a budget of over $300 billion. Previously she served as military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics.
Shipton also served as the deputy director and commander of the Space Force Element to the National Reconnaissance Office.[2][3][4]
Shipton received her commission in 1991 as a distinguished graduate of Air Force ROTC after graduating from Clemson University, majoring in electrical engineering. She also served as the Air Force program executive officer for tankers at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, where she was responsible for the planning and execution of all life cycle activities for the Air Force tanker fleet.[5]
In June 2022, Shipton was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as the military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.[6][7] In May 2023, she was nominated for assignment as commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.[8][9]
Shipton's husband is a retired Air Force officer.[10]
Shipton is the recipient of the following awards:[5]
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| Insignia | Rank | Date |
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Lieutenant General | August 22, 2022 |
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Major General | July 3, 2020 |
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Brigadier General | August 2, 2017 |
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Colonel | September 1, 2011 |
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Lieutenant Colonel | December 1, 2006 |
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Major | November 1, 2002 |
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Captain | May 9, 1996 |
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First Lieutenant | May 9, 1994 |
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Second Lieutenant | May 9, 1992 |
