James C. Vechery

James Calvin Vechery (born July 26, 1966) is a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force, who serves as the Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations of United States Africa Command. He was commissioned upon graduating from the University of Maryland in 1988, through the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps.[1][2]

James C. Vechery
Lieutenant General James C. Vechery in 2017
Born (1966-07-26) July 26, 1966
Maryland, United States
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1988–2020
RankLieutenant General
Commands held60th Air Mobility Wing
22nd Air Refueling Wing
912th Air Refueling Squadron
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal

Awards and decorations

US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
United States Africa Command Badge
Headquarters Air Force Badge
Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze Star Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Medal
Aerial Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with two oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with service star
Southwest Asia Service Medal with service star
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with service star
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame and two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
NATO Medal for service with ISAF

References

Media related to James C. Vechery at Wikimedia Commons

Military offices
Preceded by
Michael T. Franken
Deputy Commander of the United States Africa Command
2017–2020
Succeeded by
Kirk W. Smith
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