Richard T. Swope (November 21, 1942 – January 8, 2011) was a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force who served as the Inspector General of the United States Air Force from 1996 until his retirement in 1998.
Awards and decorations Command Pilot Badge Air Force Distinguished Service MedalDefense Superior Service MedalLegion of Merit (with two bronze oak leaf cluster)Distinguished Flying CrossMeritorious Service Medal (with four bronze oak leaf clusters)Air Medal (fifteen awards total)Air MedalAir Force Outstanding Unit Award (with Valor device and two oak leaf clusters)Combat Readiness MedalAir Force Recognition RibbonNational Defense Service Medal (with one bronze service star)Vietnam Service Medal (with three bronze service stars)Southwest Asia Service Medal (with service star)Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service RibbonAir Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon with two oak leaf clustersAir Force Longevity Service Award (with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters)Small Arms Expert Marksmanship RibbonAir Force Training RibbonVietnam Gallantry Cross Unit CitationVietnam Campaign Medal
Personal life General Swope was an aviation enthusiast as demonstrated by personally constructing and test flying a Vans Aircraft RV-8 amateur built experimental aircraft of which he was the repairmen.
Death After retirement, General Swope suffered an unexpected death while skiing at the Whitefish Mountain Resort in Montana on January 8, 2011.
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