Duke Richardson Explained

Duke Richardson
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Air Force
Branch Label:	Branch
Serviceyears:	1983–present
Rank:	General
Commands:	Air Force Materiel Command Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate, AFLCMC Presidential Airlift Recapitalization Directorate, AFLCMC Tanker Directorate, AFLCMC 823rd Aeronautical Systems Group
Awards:	Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2)

Duke Zane Richardson^{[1] [2]} (born) is a United States Air Force general serving as the commander of Air Force Materiel Command since June 13, 2022.^[3] He most recently served as the military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics,^[4] and before that was the director of the Presidential & Executive Airlift Directorate at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.^{[5] [6] [7]}

Richardson attended Marana High School in Marana, Arizona, graduating in 1982. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1983.^{[8] [9]}

Awards and decorations

	Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
	Defense Superior Service Medal
	Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
	Meritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Commendation Medal
	Air Force Achievement Medal
	Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with silver oak leaf cluster
	National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters
	Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
	Air Force Training Ribbon with oak leaf cluster

Effective dates of promotions

! Rank !! Date

Second Lieutenant	September 28, 1989
First Lieutenant	September 28, 1991
Captain	September 28, 1993
Major	July 1, 1999
Lieutenant Colonel	March 1, 2003
Colonel	January 1, 2007
Brigadier General	August 2, 2013
Major General	July 3, 2017
Lieutenant General	June 20, 2019
General	June 13, 2022

Notes and References

1. Web site: Quantum Efficiency Anomalies in PN Heterostructures. Duke Zane. Richardson. April 7, 1993. University of New Mexico. Google Books.
2. Web site: Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming. Internet Archive.
3. Web site: Alia-Novobilski. Marisa. Air Force Materiel Command to livestream change of command ceremony. June 9, 2022. June 10, 2022. Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
4. Web site: Lieutenant General Duke Z. Richardson (USAF) . . March 24, 2021 . . August 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210324203957/https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/466944/major-general-duke-z-richardson . March 24, 2021 . live.
5. Web site: Hypersonic Missile Coming Five Years Faster Thanks to Acquisition Reform. December 4, 2020.
6. Web site: Roper: ARRW Hypersonic Missile Will Fly This Month. December 15, 2020.
7. Web site: General Officer Announcement. U.S. Department of Defense.
8. News: People. Arizona Daily Star. 31. March 30, 2003. April 6, 2022.
9. Web site: Promotions. Tucson Citizen. 22. October 30, 1985. April 6, 2022.