Timothy George Fay[1] is a retired lieutenant general of the United States Air Force who last served as the Director of Staff of the United States Air Force from April 2020 to July 2021. Prior to this, he was the deputy chief of staff for strategy, integration and requirements.[2]

Timothy G. Fay
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1987–2021
RankLieutenant General
Commands held2nd Bomb Wing
2nd Operations Group
65th Operations Support Squadron
Battles/warsGulf War
Operation Allied Force
Iraq War
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal

Fay was commissioned after graduation from the United States Air Force Academy in 1987. His retirement ceremony was held on July 6, 2021, with an effective date of September 1, 2021.[3]

Awards and decorations edit

  US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
  Basic Parachutist Badge
  Headquarters Air Force Badge
  Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
  Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
  Bronze Star Medal
  Defense Meritorious Service Medal
      Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
  Air Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
  Joint Service Achievement Medal
  Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
    Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with "V" device and silver oak leaf cluster
    Combat Readiness Medal with two oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Southwest Asia Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Kosovo Campaign Medal with service star
Iraq Campaign Medal with service star
  Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
     Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon with oak leaf cluster
  Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon
  Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame
     Air Force Longevity Service Award with silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
  Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
  Air Force Training Ribbon
  Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
  Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

References edit

  1. ^ Polaris (PDF). Colorado Springs, Colorado: United States Air Force Academy. 1987. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  2. ^ "LIEUTENANT GENERAL TIMOTHY G. FAY". www.af.mil.
  3. ^ "CSAF Brown Hosts Lt. Gen. Fay Retirement". DVIDS.

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Military offices
Preceded by Commander to the 2nd Bomb Wing
2010–2012
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Staff of the United States Air Force
2020–2021
Succeeded by