Tony D. Bauernfeind

Tony D. Bauernfeind
Official portrait
Personal details
Born (1969-11-03) November 3, 1969
EducationUnited States Air Force Academy (BS)
Auburn University (MBA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service
1991–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands
Battles/wars
Awards

Tony D. Bauernfeind (born 3 November 1969) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the 22nd superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy.[1] He most recently served as the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command from 2022 to 2024.[2] He served as vice commander of the United States Special Operations Command from 2020 to 2022;[3] 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.[3]

In June 2022, Bauernfeind was selected as commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command.[4][5] In May 2024, he was nominated for assignment as superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy.[6][7] He began this assignment on 2 August 2024, until 7 August 2026.[8]

Awards and decorations

Bauernfeind assumes command of Air Force Special Operations Command on 9 December 2022
US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
United States Special Operations Command Badge
Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge
Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Width-44 crimson ribbon with a pair of width-2 white stripes on the edges
 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
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Air Medal with oak leaf cluster
Bronze 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 four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with "V" device, one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Recognition Ribbon with oak leaf cluster
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 two bronze oak leaf clusters
Bronze star
 Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with service star
Air Force Training Ribbon
NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia

Effective dates of promotions

Rank[3]Date
Second lieutenant29 May 1991
First lieutenant29 May 1993
Captain29 May 1995
Major1 March 2002
Lieutenant colonel1 March 2006
Colonel1 October 2009
Brigadier general2 August 2015
Major general1 August 2018
Lieutenant general31 July 2020

References

  1. ↑ Brunet, Alexander (31 July 2024). "New superintendent set to take command of United States Air Force Academy". KRDO. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  2. ↑ Saphore, Cassandra (9 December 2022). "Bauernfeind new leader of Air Commandos". Air Force Special Operations Command. Hurlburt Field, Florida: AFSOC Public Affairs. Retrieved 11 December 2022. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. 1 2 3 "Lieutenant General Tony D. Bauernfeind (USAF)". U.S. Air Force. 13 February 2021. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. ↑ "PN2227 — Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind — Air Force, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". U.S. Congress. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  5. ↑ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 8 June 2022. Archived from the original on 8 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  6. ↑ "PN1755 — Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind — Air Force". U.S. Congress. 14 May 2024.
  7. ↑ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 17 May 2024. Archived from the original on 17 May 2024.
  8. ↑ "Academy Welcomes Lt. Gen. Paul D. Moga as 23rd Superintendent". usafa.edu. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
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