B. Edwin Wilson

Burke Edwin Wilson is a retired United States Air Force two-star general who served as Commander, 24th Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas from 2014 to 2016.[1]

B. Edwin Wilson
Mr. B. Edwin Wilson, USAF Major General (Retired)
Nickname(s)Ed
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1985–2018
RankMajor General
Commands heldDeputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy
24th Air Force
45th Space Wing
Space Development and Test Wing
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal (3)
Meritorious Service Medal (2)
Joint Service Commendation Medal (2)
Air Force Commendation Medal (2)
Air Force Achievement Medal
National Reconnaissance Office’s Distinguished Service Medal
National Reconnaissance Office’s Superior Service Medal
Other workDeputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy
Maj. Gen. Wilson in his Service Uniform

Wilson entered the Air Force in 1985 through the United States Air Force Academy. He has commanded two space wings and the 24th Air Force. He has served as Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and Senior Military Advisor for Cyber, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, and as Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy in Washington, District of Columbia.

Since his retirement from the United States Air Force, he currently serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy.[2][3]

Education

Assignments

Awards and decorations

Master Cyberspace Operator Badge
Command Space Operations Badge
Basic Parachutist Badge
Basic Acquisition and Financial Management Badge
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Defense Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal
National Reconnaissance Office's Distinguished Service Medal (Gold Medal)
National Reconnaissance Office's Superior Service Medal (Silver Medal)

Effective dates of promotion

Promotions
InsigniaRankDate
Major GeneralApril 2, 2014
Brigadier GeneralDecember 17, 2010
ColonelMarch 1, 2006
Lieutenant ColonelMay 1, 2001
MajorJanuary 1, 1997
CaptainMay 28, 1989
First LieutenantMay 28, 1987
Second LieutenantMay 28, 1985

References

  1. Bio, Maj. Gen B. Edwin Wilson - https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108601/brigadier-general-burke-e-ed-wilson/
  2. Bio, Mr. B. Edwin Wilson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy https://dod.defense.gov/About/Biographies/Biography-View/Article/1503738/b-edwin-wilson/
  3. Maj. Gen. Ed Wilson appointed to top Pentagon cyber policy position https://www.cyberscoop.com/burke-ed-wilson-defense-cyber-policy/

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