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Cecil R. Richardson | |
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Born | 1947/1948(age 72–73) [1] West Virginia, United States |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1966–1970 (enlisted) 1977–2012 |
Rank | Major General |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit |
Chaplain (Major General) Cecil Roland Richardson, USAF (born c. 1947), retired as the 16th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force, effective June 1, 2012, [2] with an official retirement ceremony on May 30, 2012. [3] He was appointed to that assignment on May 28, 2008. [2] [4]
Richardson, a member of the Assemblies of God, was the first Pentecostal minister to be promoted to flag officer rank in the U.S. Air Force. [5] He has said that his role was to be "a pastor to Christians, and a chaplain to all." [6]
Before ordination, Richardson served in the Air Force as an enlisted man, working as a Russian interpreter and intercept operator. [2]
Richardson's educational background includes: [2]
Richardson served as Deputy Air Force Chief of Chaplains from April 2004-May 2008, and began serving as Chief of Chaplains May 2008. Prior to these positions, his assignments included: [2]
Among Richardson's numerous military awards and decorations are: [2]
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Preceded by Charles C. Baldwin | Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force 2008–2012 | Succeeded by Howard D. Stendahl |