Tony D. Bauernfeind

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Tony D. Bauernfeind
Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind.jpg
Born (1969-02-14) February 14, 1969 (age 55)
AllegianceUnited States
Branch United States Air Force
Years of service1991–present
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands held
Battles/wars
Awards

Tony D. Bauernfeind (born February 14, 1969) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command since December 9, 2022. [1] He most recently served as vice commander of the United States Special Operations Command from 2020 to 2022; [2] as vice commander, Bauernfeind was responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing actions with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, the services and other government agencies in the national capital region on behalf of the commander of United States Special Operations Command. He previously served as Special Operations Command's chief of staff and as commander of Special Operations Command Korea. [2]

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In June 2022, Bauernfeind was selected as commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command. [3] [4] In May 2024, he was nominated for assignment as superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy. [5] [6]

Awards and decorations

Bauernfeind assumes command of Air Force Special Operations Command on December 9, 2022. 2022 AFSOC Change of Command 221209-F-GF928-1142.jpg
Bauernfeind assumes command of Air Force Special Operations Command on December 9, 2022.
COMMAND PILOT WINGS.png US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
United States Special Operations Command Insignia.svg United States Special Operations Command Badge
Office of the Secretary of Defense identification badge.svg Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge
Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Bronze Star Medal ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze Star Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Defense Meritorious Service ribbon.svg Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Air Medal ribbon.svg
Air Medal with oak leaf cluster
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Aerial Achievement Medal ribbon.svg
Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Achievement Medal ribbon.svg Joint Service Achievement Medal
Achievement Medal USAF.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (USMC and USN frame).svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Joint Meritorious Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Meritorious Unit ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Air Force Meritorious Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
Outstanding Unit ribbon.svg "V" device, brass.svg Silver oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with "V" device, one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Combat Readiness Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Air Force Recognition Ribbon.svg
Air Force Recognition Ribbon with oak leaf cluster
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Afghanistan Campaign ribbon.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two service stars
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Iraq Campaign ribbon.svg
Iraq Campaign Medal with service star
Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg Korea Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal ribbon.svg Humanitarian Service Medal
Air and Space Campaign ribbon.svg Air and Space Campaign Medal
AF OS Tour Ribbon.svg Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame.png Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame and two oak leaf clusters
Longevity Service Award USAF.svg Silver oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
USAF Marksmanship ribbon.svg
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with service star
Air Force Training Ribbon.svg Air Force Training Ribbon
NATO Medal Yugoslavia ribbon bar.svg NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia

Effective dates of promotions [2]

RankDate
US Air Force O1 shoulderboard rotated.svg Second lieutenant May 29, 1991
US Air Force O2 shoulderboard rotated.svg First lieutenant May 29, 1993
US Air Force O3 shoulderboard rotated.svg Captain May 29, 1995
US Air Force O4 shoulderboard rotated.svg Major March 1, 2002
US Air Force O5 shoulderboard rotated.svg Lieutenant colonel March 1, 2006
US Air Force O6 shoulderboard rotated.svg Colonel October 1, 2009
US Air Force O7 shoulderboard rotated.svg Brigadier general August 2, 2015
US Air Force O8 shoulderboard rotated.svg Major general August 1, 2018
US Air Force O9 shoulderboard rotated.svg Lieutenant general July 31, 2020


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References

  1. Saphore, Cassandra (December 9, 2022). "Bauernfeind new leader of Air Commandos". Air Force Special Operations Command. Hurlburt Field, Florida: AFSOC Public Affairs. Retrieved December 11, 2022.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  2. 1 2 3 "Lieutenant General Tony D. Bauernfeind (USAF)". U.S. Air Force. February 13, 2021. Archived from the original on February 13, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  3. "PN2227 — Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind — Air Force, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". U.S. Congress. June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
  4. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. June 8, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  5. "PN1755 — Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind — Air Force". U.S. Congress. May 14, 2024.
  6. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. May 17, 2024.

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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the 1st Special Operations Group
2011–2013
Succeeded by
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Commander of the 27th Special Operations Wing
2013–2015
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General of the NATO Special Operations Component Command and Special Operations Joint Task Force-Afghanistan
2015–2016
Succeeded by
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Preceded by Commanding General of the Special Operations Command Korea
2016–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief of Staff of the United States Special Operations Command
2019–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Vice Commander of the United States Special Operations Command
2020–2022
Succeeded by
Commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command
2022–present
Incumbent