James Calvin Vechery (born July 26, 1966) is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Air Force, who last served as the Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations of United States Africa Command. He was commissioned upon graduating from the University of Maryland in 1988, through the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
Awards and decorations US Air Force Command Pilot BadgeUnited States Africa Command BadgeHeadquarters Air Force Badge Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf clusterLegion of Merit with two oak leaf clustersBronze Star MedalDefense Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf clusterMeritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clustersAir MedalAerial Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clustersJoint Service Commendation MedalAir Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf clusterAir Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clustersJoint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf clusterAir Force Meritorious Unit AwardAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with two silver and one bronze oak leaf clustersAir Force Organizational Excellence Award with two oak leaf clustersCombat Readiness MedalNational Defense Service Medal with one bronze service starArmed Forces Expeditionary Medal with service starSouthwest Asia Service Medal with service starAfghanistan Campaign Medal with service starGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalNuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with two oak leaf clustersAir Force Overseas Short Tour Service RibbonAir Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame and two oak leaf clustersAir Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clustersSmall Arms Expert Marksmanship RibbonAir Force Training RibbonNATO Medal for service with ISAF
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