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Edward A. Rice, Jr. | |
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 General Edward A. Rice, Jr. | |
| Born | March 31, 1956 Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1978–2013 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Air Education and Training Command United States Forces Japan Fifth Air Force Thirteenth Air Force 28th Bomb Wing 552nd Operations Group 34th Bomb Squadron |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (3) Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (3) |
Edward Augustus Rice Jr.[1] (born March 31, 1956) is a retired four-star general of the United States Air Force who served as the 30th Commander of the Air Education and Training Command (AETC). As commander, he was responsible for the recruiting, training and education of all United States airmen. His command included the Air Force Recruiting Service, two numbered air forces and Air University. Air Education and Training Command consists of 12 bases, more than 70,600 active duty, reserve, guard, civilians and contractors, and 1,380 trainer, fighter and mobility aircraft. He relinquished command of AETC to General Robin Rand on October 10, 2013.[2]
Rice previously served as Commander United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, Vice Commander, Pacific Air Forces, Commander, Thirteenth Air Force, and Commander, Kenney Headquarters (P), Hickam AFB, Hawaii until October 2006. He served as a White House Fellow at the Department of Health and Human Services, as a professional staff member for the Commission on Roles and Missions of the Armed Forces, and as the Deputy Executive Secretary for the National Security Council. He received the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, and others.
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- ^ Christensen, Sig. "Rice retires in Randolph ceremony – San Antonio Express-News". Mysa. Mysanantonio.com. Retrieved April 12, 2013.