Tony D. Bauernfeind

Tony D. Bauernfeind is a United States Air Force major general currently serving as the chief of staff of the United States Special Operations Command.[1] Prior to serving in his current position, he was the commanding general of the Special Operations Command Korea.[1]

Tony D. Bauernfeind
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service1991–present (29 years)
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands heldSpecial Operations Command Korea
27th Special Operations Wing
1st Special Operations Group
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)

In July 2020, nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and to serve as the vice commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, replacing United States Navy vice admiral Timothy Szymanski.[2]

Awards and decorations
US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
Headquarters Air Force Badge
Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge
 Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
 Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Bronze Star Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
 Air Medal with oak leaf cluster
 Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
 Joint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with "V" device, one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Recognition Ribbon
 National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two service stars
 Iraq Campaign Medal with service star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Air and Space Campaign Medal
Air Force Overseas Long 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 one bronze oak leaf clusters
 Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with service star
Air Force Training Ribbon
NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia

References
  1. "Major General Tony D. Bauernfeind". United States Air Force. June 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. Venhuizen, Harm (August 3, 2020). "Trump nominates 4 Air Force generals for new commands including NORTHCOM, Air Force Academy". Defense News.

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