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)

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]

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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Military offices Preceded byAaron M. Prupas Commander of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center 2014–2016 Succeeded bySean P. Larkin Preceded byJames R. Cluff Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence 2016–2017 Succeeded byThomas Hensley Preceded byKaren H. Gibson Director of Intelligence of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve 2017–2018 Preceded byMichael L. Downs Director of Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Cyber Effects Operations of the United States Air Force 2018–2019 Succeeded byJulian Cheater New office Director of Intelligence of the United States Space Command 2019–2020 Succeeded byGregory Gagnon New office Director of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance of the United States Space Force 2020–2022 Preceded byMary F. O'Brien Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Cyber Effects Operations of the United States Air Force 2022–present Incumbent


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