Leah Gaye Lauderback[1] is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as the deputy chief of staff for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and cyber effects operations of the United States Air Force since August 5, 2022.[2] She most recently served as the director for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance of the United States Space Force from 2020 to 2022.[3] She previously served as the director of intelligence of the United States Space Command and director for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations of the U.S. Air Force.[4][5][6]

Leah G. Lauderback
Official portrait, 2022
BornFairfax, Virginia
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1993–present
RankLieutenant General
CommandsNational Air and Space Intelligence Center
67th Cyberspace Operations Group
450th Intelligence Squadron
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (2)

Awards and decorations

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Cyberspace Operator Badge
 
Master Intelligence Badge
 
Office of the Secretary of Defense Badge
 
Space Staff Badge
  Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
  Defense Meritorious Service Medal
    Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
    Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
  Air Force Achievement Medal
    Joint Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
     Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Kosovo Campaign Medal with one bronze service star
  Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  Korea Defense Service Medal
  Armed Forces Service Medal
  Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon
  Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon
  Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver oak leaf cluster
  Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
  Air Force Training Ribbon
  NATO Medal

References

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  1. ^ "Clemson Commencement Program, August 1993". Clemson University. August 7, 1993. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  2. ^ Lt Gen Leah Lauderback [@USAF_A26] (August 5, 2022). "Please welcome Lt Gen Lauderback as our new A2/6" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ "Maj. Gen. Leah Lauderback Promotion".
  4. ^ "Brigadier General Leah G. Lauderback". United States Air Force. August 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2020.   This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  5. ^ "PN2197 — Maj. Gen. Leah G. Lauderback — Air Force". United States Congress. May 25, 2022.
  6. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. May 26, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022.

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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center
2014–2016
Succeeded by
Preceded by Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
2016–2017
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Intelligence of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
2017–2018
Preceded by Director of Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Cyber Effects Operations of the United States Air Force
2018–2019
Succeeded by
New office Director of Intelligence of the United States Space Command
2019–2020
Succeeded by
New office Director of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance of the United States Space Force
2020–2022
Preceded by Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Cyber Effects Operations of the United States Air Force
2022–present
Incumbent