Leah G. Lauderback | |
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Born | Fairfax, Virginia |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1993–present |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | 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 August 5, 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]
Cyberspace Operator Badge | |
Master Intelligence Badge | |
Office of the Secretary of Defense Badge | |
Space Staff Badge |
Defense Superior Service Medal | |
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster | |
Defense Meritorious Service Medal | |
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters | |
Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters | |
Air Force Achievement Medal | |
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters | |
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star | |
Kosovo Campaign Medal with one bronze service star | |
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | |
Korea Defense Service Medal | |
Armed Forces Service Medal | |
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon | |
Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon | |
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border | |
Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver oak leaf cluster | |
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon | |
Air Force Training Ribbon | |
NATO Medal |
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