William T. Lord

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William T. Lord
Lord wt3.jpg
U.S. Air Force Photo
Nickname(s)"Bill"
BornSan Francisco, California
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service1977–2012
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands heldChief of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer, US Air Force
Awards Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)

Lt. Gen. William T. Lord (born c. 1955) was the Chief of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Prior to his retirement, General Lord led five directorates and two field operating agencies consisting of more than 1,000 military, civilian and contractor personnel supporting a portfolio valued at $17 billion. He integrated Air Force warfighting and mission support capabilities by networking space, air and terrestrial assets. Additionally, he shaped doctrine, strategy, and policy for all communications and information activities while driving standards and governance, innovation, and architectures for information systems and personnel.

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Biography

Lt. Gen. William T. Lord is a 1977 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. He holds a bachelor's degree in biological and life sciences, and master's degrees in business administration and national resource strategy. Lt. Gen. William T. Lord held various duties with tours in Europe, U.S. Central Command and the White House. He has had multiple staff assignments, including two major air commands as Director of Communications and Information Systems. Lt. Gen. William T. Lord has commanded at the detachment, squadron, group, wing and joint levels.

Education

Assignments

  1. July 1990 - March 1993, student, Communications-Electronics Officer Course, Keesler AFB, Miss.
  2. March 1978 - January 1981, Chief, Commercial Communications Branch, 21st North American Air Defense Region, Hancock Field, N.Y.
  3. January 1981 - September 1983, Commander, 2161st Communications Squadron, Royal Air Force Greenham Common, England
  4. September 1983 - September 1985, Program Manager, Ground-Launched Cruise Missile, 485th Engineering Installation Group, Griffiss AFB, N.Y.
  5. September 1995 - June 1997, Chief, Communications Architecture Division, System Integration Office, Air Force Space Command, Peterson AFB, Colo.
  6. April 2000 - April 2002, Director of Communications and Information, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, Ill.
  7. April 2002 - April 2004, Director of Communications and Information, Headquarters ACC, Langley AFB, Va.
  8. April 2004 - November 2005, Commander, 81st Training Wing, Keesler AFB, Miss.
  9. November 2005 - April 2007, Director, Information, Services and Integration, Secretary of the Air Force Office of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
  10. April 2007 - October 2007, Director, Cyberspace Transformation and Strategy, Secretary of the Air Force Office of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
  11. October 2007 - July 2009, Commander, Air Force Cyber Command (Provisional), Barksdale AFB, La.
  12. July 2009–August 2012, Chief of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

Awards and decorations

Personal decorations
Air Force Distinguished Service ribbon.svg Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
US Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Legion of Merit with three bronze oak leaf clusters
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Defense Meritorious Service ribbon.svg
Defense Meritorious Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation ribbon.svg Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement ribbon.svg Air Force Achievement Medal
Unit awards
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (USMC and USN frame).svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Joint Meritorious Unit Award with three bronze 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 bronze oak leaf clusters
Organizational Excellence ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with three oak leaf clusters
Service Awards
Combat Readiness Medal ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Combat Readiness Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Recognition Ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Air Force Recognition Ribbon with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg
National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service ribbon.svg Humanitarian Service Medal
Service, training, and marksmanship awards
AF OS Tour Ribbon.svg Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon
Longevity Service Award USAF.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Silver oakleaf-3d.svg Air Force Longevity Service Award with silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters
USAF Marksmanship ribbon.svg Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon.svg Air Force Training Ribbon
Other devices
USAF Cyberspace Operator Badge-Master.png Command Cyberspace Operations Badge
Basic Space Badge.jpg Basic Space Operations Badge
WepsDirector.jpg United States Air Force Communications and Information Badge.svg Command Communications and Information Badge
USAF 1C8XX badge.jpg Basic Communications Maintenance Badge
United States Air Force Parachutist Badge.svg Basic Parachutist Badge
USAF - Occupational Badge - Missile Operations.svg Basic Missile Operations Badge
Headquarters US Air Force Badge.png Headquarters Air Force badge
US - Presidential Service Badge.png Presidential Service Badge

Effective dates of promotion

Promotions
InsigniaRankDate
US-O9 insignia.svg Lieutenant General July 27, 2009
US-O8 insignia.svg Major General Feb. 1, 2006
US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier General Oct. 1, 2002
US-O6 insignia.svg Colonel Sept. 1, 1996
US-O5 insignia.svg Lieutenant Colonel July 1, 1991
US-O4 insignia.svg Major March 1, 1987
US-O3 insignia.svg Captain June 1, 1981
US-O2 insignia.svg First Lieutenant June 1, 1979
US-OF1B.svg Second Lieutenant June 1, 1977

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