Randall A. Ogden | |
|---|---|
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1983–2020 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Fourth Air Force 916th Air Refueling Wing 376th Operations Group |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
Randall A. Ogden is a retired major general in the United States Air Force. He commanded the Fourth Air Force from March 2017 to April 2020. [1] [2] [3]
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|
 | Major General | Dec. 7, 2016 |
 | Brigadier General | Jan. 3, 2014 |
 | Colonel | Aug. 21, 2007 |
 | Lieutenant Colonel | Sept. 4, 2003 |
 | Major | Oct. 1, 1997 |
 | Captain | Nov. 18, 1987 |
 | First Lieutenant | Nov. 18, 1985 |
 | Second Lieutenant | Nov. 18, 1983 |
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