Keith M. Givens

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Keith M. Givens
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AllegianceFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Service / branchFlag of the United States Air Force.svg United States Air Force
Years of service1986 – 2017
Rank US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier General (Ret.)
Commands Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Awards

Keith M. Givens is a retired United States Air Force Brigadier General (Special Agent) who served as the 17th Commander of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), Quantico, Virginia. As the AFOSI Commander, Givens oversaw AFOSI's worldwide network of over 2,000 military and civilian special agents and over 500 unsworn members stationed at major Air Force installations and a variety of worldwide special operating locations. [1]

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Education

Givens is a distinguished graduate of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at the Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. He holds a Master of Science from Chapman University, a Master of Forensic Sciences from the George Washington University, a Master of Aerospace and Leadership Studies from the Air Command and Staff College, and a Master of National Security Studies from the National War College. [1]

Military career

Givens entered the United States Air Force in May 1986. He spent the majority of his career as a special agent of the AFOSI where he conducted and supervised felony-level criminal, fraud, and counterintelligence investigations and operations. He commanded at the detachment, squadron and wing levels. His assignments included four overseas postings. Prior to his last assignment as Commander of AFOSI, Givens served as the Director, Special Investigation, Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, D.C. He led the directorate in developing and implementing all Air Force-level plans and policies concerning criminal investigations and counterintelligence operations. [1]

AFOSI appointment

Givens officially took command and became the 17th Commander of AFOSI during a change of command ceremony held at Quantico, VA, on May 7, 2014. Givens received the AFOSI guidon from Lieutenant General Stephen P. Mueller, Inspector General of the Air Force, which officially denoted the departure of Brigadier General Kevin J. Jacobsen as outgoing AFOSI Commander. [2]

Addressing AFOSI personnel for the first time as their commander, Givens thanked LTG Mueller for entrusting him. "I consider this a distinct honor," he remarked. "Being a general is not about the rank. It's about what I can do for AFOSI and its people. The five points on these stars also remind me of the five most important people in my life," Givens said. [2]

The change of command ceremony was attended by approximately 300 people represented by AFOSI Special Agents, DoD employees and members of the Givens' and Jacobsen families. [2]

Givens (left) receives a personal sword during an Order of the Sword Induction ceremony on May 19, 2017, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C. 170519-F-IN811-001.jpg
Givens (left) receives a personal sword during an Order of the Sword Induction ceremony on May 19, 2017, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C.

Assignments

Joint assignments

Effective dates of promotion

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US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier General May 30, 2014
US-O6 insignia.svg Colonel Aug. 1, 2007
US-O5 insignia.svg Lieutenant Colonel Sept. 1, 2002
US-O4 insignia.svg Major Sept. 1, 1998
US-O3 insignia.svg Captain May 10, 1990
US-OF1A.svg First Lieutenant May 10, 1988
US-OF1B.svg Second Lieutenant May 10, 1986

Major awards and decorations

General Givens is the recipient of the following: Distinguished Service Medal

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Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
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Air Force Commendation ribbon.svg
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Air Force Achievement ribbon.svg
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National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg
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Southwest Asia Service Medal ribbon.svg
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal ribbon.svg
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1st Row Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal with one silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters
2nd Row Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters National Defense Service Medal with bronze star
3rd Row Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with oak leaf cluster Southwest Asia Service Medal with campaign star Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air Force Force Protection Badge Air Force Office of Special Investigations Badge


See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "BG Keith M. Givens Air Force Biography". U.S. Air Force. Jun 2015. Retrieved 28 Dec 2018.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. 1 2 3 "17th AFOSI commander assumes command". U.S. Air Force. May 2014. Retrieved 28 Dec 2018.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  3. "AFOSI enlisted corps honors former Commander". U.S. Air Force. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 28 Dec 2018.

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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations
May 2014 – May 2017
Succeeded by