Tony D. Bauernfeind

Tony D. Bauernfeind is a United States Air Force major general currently serving as the chief of staff of the United States Special Operations Command.[1] Prior to serving in his current position, he was the commanding general of the Special Operations Command Korea.[1]

Tony D. Bauernfeind
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1991–present (29 years)
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands held	Special Operations Command Korea 27th Special Operations Wing 1st Special Operations Group
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2)

In July 2020, nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and to serve as the vice commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, replacing United States Navy vice admiral Timothy Szymanski.[2]

Awards and decorations

	US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
	Headquarters Air Force Badge
	Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge

	Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
	Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
	Bronze Star Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Defense Meritorious Service Medal
	Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
	Air Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Joint Service Achievement Medal
	Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Joint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with "V" device, one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
	Combat Readiness Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Air Force Recognition Ribbon
	National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
	Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two service stars
	Iraq Campaign Medal with service star
	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	Korea Defense Service Medal
	Humanitarian Service Medal
	Air and Space Campaign Medal
	Air Force Overseas Long 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 one bronze oak leaf clusters
	Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with service star
	Air Force Training Ribbon
	NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia

References

1. "Major General Tony D. Bauernfeind". United States Air Force. June 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
2. Venhuizen, Harm (August 3, 2020). "Trump nominates 4 Air Force generals for new commands including NORTHCOM, Air Force Academy". Defense News.

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