Cardell Richardson | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| 17th Inspector General of the Department of State | |
| Assumed office May 20, 2024 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Steve Linick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cardell Kenneth Richardson March 1954 (age 70) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Spouse |
Jackie Taylor (m. 1977) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | McKinley Technology High School Howard University (BArch) Webster University (MPA) National Defense University (MSc) |
| Occupation |
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| Awards | Presidential Rank Award (2) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1977–2003 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
Cardell Kenneth Richardson (born March 1954) is an American government official and retired air force colonel who has served as the 17th Inspector General of the Department of State since 2024.