Michele C. Edmondson Explained

Michele C. Edmondson
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Air Force
Branch Label:Branch
Serviceyears:1992–present
Rank:Major General
Commands:Second Air Force
Commandant of Cadets
81st Training Wing
737th Training Group
381st Training Group
2nd Space Warning Squadron
Awards:Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (4)

Michele C. Edmondson is a United States Air Force major general who served as the commander of Second Air Force from 2021 to 2024.[1] She most recently served as the Commandant of Cadets for the U.S. Air Force Academy from 2019 to 2021.[2]

Early life and education

Edmondson graduated from the University of Florida, Gainesville with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering in 1992, along with a commission as a Second Lieutenant through Air Force ROTC.

Career

Edmondson has been a Space Operations Officer since 1992. From June 2012 to May 2014, she commanded the 381st Training Group at Vandenberg AFB, California. From June 2014 to May 2015, she commanded Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. From June 2015 to June 2017, she commanded the 81st Training Wing at Keesler AFB, and then served as the Senior Executive Officer to the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force until 2018. Edmondson was the Director of Space Policy for the National Security Council until May 2019, when she became the Commandant of Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy. On April 7, 2021, it was announced that Edmondson would become the next commander of the Second Air Force.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maj. Gen. Edmondson assumes command of 2nd Air Force. Senior Airman Kimberly L. Mueller. 81st Training Wing Public Affairs. Second Air Force. 2021-07-30.
  2. Web site: David. Bitton. Air Force Academy gets new commandant at change of command ceremony. 2021-05-27. The Gazette.
  3. Web site: General Officer Assignments. US Air Force. April 7, 2021. April 14, 2021.