Andrew A. Croft

Andrew A. Croft (born 1965) is an American United States Air Force lieutenant general currently serving as the military deputy commander of United States Southern Command.[1] Croft was commissioned through the ROTC program at University of California, Los Angeles in 1988.

Andrew A. Croft
Born1965 (age 55–56)
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service1989–present (32 years)
Rank lieutenant general
Commands heldTwelfth Air Force
49th Wing
12th Operations Group
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
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]

Awards and decorations
US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
United States Southern Command Identification Badge
Defense Superior Service Medal
 Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
 Air Medal with oak leaf cluster
Aerial Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
 Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (second ribbon to denote tenth award)
 Combat Readiness Medal with silver oak leaf cluster
 National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
 Southwest Asia Service Medal with service star
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon
Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon
Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon

References
  1. https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/600403/brigadier-general-andrew-a-croft/
  2. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/06/09/kelly-van-ovost-nominated-to-be-next-heads-of-acc-amc/
  3. https://www.airforcemag.com/senate-confirms-van-ovost-kelly/

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Military offices
Preceded by
Michael T. Plehn		 Military Deputy Commander of the United States Southern Command
2020–present		 Incumbent
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