Bradley Swanson | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 153rd Airlift Wing 113th Operations Group 201st Mission Support Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War Iraq War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) |
Bradley A. Swanson is a United States Air Force major general who serves as the director of exercises and training of the United States Central Command. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
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