Laura L. Lenderman (née Cook) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as deputy commander of the Pacific Air Forces. She most recently served as the director of operations of the United States Transportation Command. She previously served as the director of operations, strategic deterrence, and nuclear integration of the Air Mobility Command.[8]

Laura L. Lenderman
Official portrait, 2024
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1993–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands502nd Air Base Wing
375th Air Mobility Wing
15th Air Mobility Operations Squadron
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)

Military career

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In 2022, Lenderman was assigned to replace Major General Corey Martin as director of operations of the United States Transportation Command.[9]

In April 2023, Lenderman was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commander of the Pacific Air Forces.[10][11]

Dates of rank

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Promotions
Insignia Rank Date
  Lieutenant General February 23, 2024[12]
  Major General May 7, 2021
  Brigadier General Aug. 1, 2018
  Colonel Sept. 1, 2011
  Lieutenant Colonel Sept. 1, 2007
  Major Feb. 1, 2004
  Captain Sept. 21, 1997
  First Lieutenant Sept. 21, 1995
  Second Lieutenant Sept. 21, 1993


References

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  1. ^ "Laura L. Lenderman".
  2. ^ "PN132 - 24 nominees for Air Force, 117th Congress (2021-2022) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress". Congress.gov. February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  3. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
  4. ^ "General Officer Announcements 2021 | Officer Assignments". February 24, 2021.
  5. ^ "Brigadier General Laura L. Lenderman".
  6. ^ "News".
  7. ^ "Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman tours JBSA-Fort Sam Houston facilities".
  8. ^ [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
  9. ^ Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost [@USTRANSCOM_CDR] (February 5, 2022). "Elated that Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, our operations director (J3) will command 18th Air Force, and happy another great leader, Maj. Gen. Laura Lenderman will be our next J3" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ^ "PN536 — Maj. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman — Air Force". U.S. Congress. April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  11. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.
  12. ^ "Lieutenant General Laura L. Lenderman" (PDF). Pacific Air Forces. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the 375th Air Mobility Wing
2015–2017
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing
2018–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Plans, Programs, and Requirements of the Air Education and Training Command
2020–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Operations, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration of the Air Mobility Command
2021–2022
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Operations of the United States Transportation Command
2022–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commander of the Pacific Air Forces
2024–present
Incumbent