Leah Lauderback

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Leah G. Lauderback
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Official portrait, 2025
Born Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Branch United States Air Force
Years of service1993–present
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands National Air and Space Intelligence Center
67th Cyberspace Operations Group
450th Intelligence Squadron
Awards Defense Superior Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (2)

Leah Gaye Lauderback [1] is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as the deputy chief of staff for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and cyber effects operations of the United States Air Force since 5 August 2022. [2] She most recently served as the director for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance of the United States Space Force from 2020 to 2022. [3] She previously served as the director of intelligence of the United States Space Command and director for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations of the U.S. Air Force. [4] [5] [6]

Awards and decorations

USAF - Cyberspace Operator Wings Basic.png
Cyberspace Operator Badge
AF Master Intel.jpg
Master Intelligence Badge
Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge.png
Office of the Secretary of Defense Badge
Space Staff Identification Badge.png
Space Staff Badge
US Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Superior Service Medal
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Defense Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Air Force Commendation ribbon.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal ribbon.svg Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (USMC and USN frame).svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Joint Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
Outstanding Unit ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
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National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
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Kosovo Campaign Medal ribbon.svg
Kosovo Campaign Medal with one bronze 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
Armed Forces Service Medal ribbon.svg Armed Forces Service Medal
AF OS Short Tour Ribbon.svg Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon
AF OS Tour Ribbon.svg Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame.png Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Silver oakleaf-3d.svg
Longevity Service Award USAF.svg
Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver oak leaf cluster
USAF Marksmanship ribbon.svg Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon.svg Air Force Training Ribbon
NATO Medal Yugoslavia ribbon bar.svg NATO Medal

References

  1. "Clemson Commencement Program, August 1993". Clemson University. 7 August 1993. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  2. Lt Gen Leah Lauderback [@USAF_A26] (5 August 2022). "Please welcome Lt Gen Lauderback as our new A2/6" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  3. "Maj. Gen. Leah Lauderback Promotion".
  4. "Brigadier General Leah G. Lauderback". United States Air Force. August 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2020.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  5. "PN2197 — Maj. Gen. Leah G. Lauderback — Air Force". United States Congress . 25 May 2022.
  6. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.

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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center
2014–2016
Succeeded by
Preceded by Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
2016–2017
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Intelligence of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
2017–2018
Preceded by Director of Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Cyber Effects Operations of the United States Air Force
2018–2019
Succeeded by
New office Director of Intelligence of the United States Space Command
2019–2020
Succeeded by
New office Director of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance of the United States Space Force
2020–2022
Preceded by Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Cyber Effects Operations of the United States Air Force
2022–present
Incumbent