Tony D. Bauernfeind is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command since December 9, 2022.[1] He most recently served as vice commander of the United States Special Operations Command from 2020 to 2022;[2] as vice commander, Bauernfeind was responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing actions with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, the services and other government agencies in the national capital region on behalf of the commander of United States Special Operations Command. He previously served as Special Operations Command's chief of staff and as commander of Special Operations Command Korea.[2]
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1991–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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In June 2022, Bauernfeind was selected as commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command.[3][4]
Awards and decorations edit
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US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
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United States Special Operations Command Badge |
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Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge |
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Effective dates of promotions[2] edit
| Rank | Date |
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 Second lieutenant |
May 29, 1991 |
 First lieutenant |
May 29, 1993 |
 Captain |
May 29, 1995 |
 Major |
March 1, 2002 |
 Lieutenant colonel |
March 1, 2006 |
 Colonel |
October 1, 2009 |
 Brigadier general |
August 2, 2015 |
 Major general |
August 1, 2018 |
 Lieutenant general |
July 31, 2020 |
References edit
- ^ Saphore, Cassandra (December 9, 2022). "Bauernfeind new leader of Air Commandos". Air Force Special Operations Command. Hurlburt Field, Florida: AFSOC Public Affairs. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c "Lieutenant General Tony D. Bauernfeind (USAF)". U.S. Air Force. February 13, 2021. Archived from the original on February 13, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "PN2227 — Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind — Air Force, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". U.S. Congress. June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. June 8, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
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