James C. Vechery Explained

James C. Vechery
Birth Date:	26 July 1966
Birth Place:	Maryland, United States
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Air Force
Serviceyears:	1988–2020
Rank:	Lieutenant General
Commands:	60th Air Mobility Wing 22nd Air Refueling Wing 912th Air Refueling Squadron
Battles:	War in Afghanistan
Awards:	Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal

James Calvin Vechery (born July 26, 1966) is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Air Force, who last served as the Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations of United States Africa Command. He was commissioned upon graduating from the University of Maryland in 1988, through the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps.^{[1] [2]}

Awards and decorations

	Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
	Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
	Bronze Star Medal
	Defense Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Air Medal
	Aerial Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Joint Service Commendation Medal
	Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Joint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
	Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters
	Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with two oak leaf clusters
	Combat Readiness Medal
	National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
	Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with service star
	Southwest Asia Service Medal with service star
	Afghanistan Campaign Medal with service star
	Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon
	Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame and two oak leaf clusters
	Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
	Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
	Air Force Training Ribbon
	NATO Medal for service with ISAF

Notes and References

1. Web site: Brigadier General James C. Vechery | General Leadership. generalleadership.com. 2019-03-17.
2. Web site: Lieutenant General James C. Vechery > U.S. Air Force > Biography Display . af.mil. 2019-03-17.