Duke Richardson | |
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Born | c. 1964 (age 59–60) |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1983–present |
Rank | General |
Commands | Air Force Materiel Command Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate, AFLCMC Presidential Airlift Recapitalization Directorate, AFLCMC Tanker Directorate, AFLCMC 823rd Aeronautical Systems Group |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
Duke Zane Richardson[1][2] (born c. 1964) is a United States Air Force general serving as the commander of Air Force Materiel Command since June 13, 2022.[3] He most recently served as the military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics,[4] and before that was the director of the Presidential & Executive Airlift Directorate at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.[5][6][7]
Richardson attended Marana High School in Marana, Arizona, graduating in 1982. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1983.[8][9]