Anthony J. Cotton
Anthony J. Cotton is a United States Air Force lieutenant general currently serving as the deputy commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command. Prior to that, he was the president of the Air University.[1][2][3]
Anthony J. Cotton | |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1986–present (34 years) |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Air University 20th Air Force 45th Space Wing 341st Missile Wing 45th Operations Group |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) |
Awards and decorations
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Command Space Operations Badge |
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Command Missile Operations Badge |
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Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge |
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Headquarters Air Force Badge |
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal |
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Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster |
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Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster |
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Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
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Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters |
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Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster |
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Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters |
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Air Force Organizational Excellence Award |
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Combat Readiness Medal with oak leaf cluster |
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National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Air and Space Campaign Medal |
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Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with "N" device |
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Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters |
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Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with service star |
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Air Force Training Ribbon |
References
- "Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Cotton". United States Air Force. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - Harper, Brad (12 December 2019). "Air University leader has been nominated for Air Global Strike Command position in Louisiana". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- Ramsouer, Tammie (15 February 2018). "Lt. Gen. Cotton assumes command of Air University". Maxwell Air Force Base. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
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| Preceded by Michael Rothstein Acting |
President of the Air University 2018–2019 |
Succeeded by James Hecker |
| Preceded by Vito Addabbo |
Deputy Commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command 2019–present |
Incumbent |
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