Leah Lauderback Explained

Leah G. Lauderback
Birth Place:Fairfax, Virginia
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Air Force
Serviceyears:1993–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 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]

Awards and decorations

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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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clemson Commencement Program, August 1993. August 7, 1993. Clemson University. August 16, 2020.
  2. USAF_A26. Lt Gen Leah Lauderback. 1555565287998619648. Please welcome Lt Gen Lauderback as our new A2/6.
  3. Web site: Maj. Gen. Leah Lauderback Promotion.
  4. Web site: Brigadier General Leah G. Lauderback. August 2019. United States Air Force. August 16, 2020.
  5. Web site: PN2197 — Maj. Gen. Leah G. Lauderback — Air Force. May 25, 2022. United States Congress.
  6. Web site: General Officer Announcements. May 26, 2022. May 27, 2022. U.S. Department of Defense.