Anthony J. Cotton

Anthony J. Cotton is a United States Air Force lieutenant general currently serving as the deputy commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command. Prior to that, he was the president of the Air University.[1][2][3]

Anthony J. Cotton
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service1986–present (34 years)
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands heldAir University
20th Air Force
45th Space Wing
341st Missile Wing
45th Operations Group
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)

Awards and decorations

Command Space Operations Badge
Command Missile Operations Badge
Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge
Headquarters Air Force Badge
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Combat Readiness Medal with oak leaf cluster
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air and Space Campaign Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with "N" device
Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with service star
Air Force Training Ribbon

References

  1. "Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Cotton". United States Air Force. Retrieved 6 September 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. Harper, Brad (12 December 2019). "Air University leader has been nominated for Air Global Strike Command position in Louisiana". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  3. Ramsouer, Tammie (15 February 2018). "Lt. Gen. Cotton assumes command of Air University". Maxwell Air Force Base. Retrieved 7 September 2020.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Michael Rothstein
Acting
President of the Air University
2018–2019
Succeeded by
James Hecker
Preceded by
Vito Addabbo
Deputy Commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command
2019–present
Incumbent
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