| S. Clinton Hinote | |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Branch: | United States Air Force |
| Serviceyears: | 1992–2023 |
| Rank: | Lieutenant General |
| Commands: | 8th Fighter Wing 3rd Fighter Training Squadron |
| Awards: | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Samuel Clinton Hinote is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who last served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Futures.[1] Prior to serving in his current position, he was the Deputy Director for Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements.[1]
| Legion of Merit | ||
| Bronze Star Medal | ||
| Meritorious Service Medal with one silver oak leaf cluster | ||
| Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters | ||
| Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster | ||
| Joint Service Commendation Medal | ||
| Air Force Commendation Medal | ||
| Joint Meritorious Unit Award | ||
| Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters | ||
| Combat Readiness Medal with oak leaf cluster | ||
| National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star | ||
| Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal | ||
| Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal | ||
| Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | ||
| Korea Defense Service Medal | ||
| Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon | ||
| Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame | ||
| Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters | ||
| Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon | ||
| Air Force Training Ribbon |
| Second Lieutenant | May 27, 1992 | |
| First Lieutenant | May 27, 1994 | |
| Captain | May 27, 1996 | |
| Major | November 1, 2002 | |
| Lieutenant Colonel | December 1, 2006 | |
| Colonel | October 1, 2010 | |
| Brigadier General | August 2, 2016 | |
| Major General | May 22, 2020 | |
| Lieutenant General | June 15, 2020 |