Steven L. Basham

Steven L. Basham (born 1965) is an American lieutenant general in the United States Air Force, serving as deputy commander of United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa since 2019.[1] He was commissioned through Officer Training School in 1989. He has completed numerous flying, staff and command assignments and is a command pilot with more than 3,400 flying hours in the B-1, B-2 and B-52. Prior to his current assignment, the general was the Director, Legislative Liaison, Office of Secretary of the Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia.

Steven L. Basham
Born1965 (age 5556)
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1989–present
RankLieutenant general
Commands heldDeputy commander, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)

Awards and decorations

US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
Joint Chiefs of Staff 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
Distinguished Flying Cross
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor device and three bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (second ribbon to denote fifth award)
Combat Readiness Medal with four oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Southwest Asia Service Medal with bronze service star
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with "N" Device and three oak leaf clusters
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal (second ribbon to denote fifth award)
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame
Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon

Promotions

Promotions
InsigniaRankDate
Lieutenant General 1 May 2019
Major General 3 July 2017
Brigadier General 2 August 2013
Colonel 1 August 2007
Lieutenant Colonel 1 March 2002
Major 1 July 1999
Captain 27 January 1993
First Lieutenant 27 January 1991
Second Lieutenant 27 January 1989

References

Military offices
Preceded by
Jeffrey L. Harrigian
Deputy Commander of the United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa
2019–present
Incumbent
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