Samuel Clinton Hinote is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who last served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Futures. Previously he was the Deputy Director for Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements.
Awards and decorations US Air Force Command Pilot BadgeHeadquarters Air Force BadgeOffice of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge Legion of MeritBronze Star MedalMeritorious Service Medal with one silver oak leaf clusterAir Medal with two oak leaf clustersAerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf clusterJoint Service Commendation MedalAir Force Commendation MedalJoint Meritorious Unit AwardAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clustersCombat Readiness Medal with oak leaf clusterNational Defense Service Medal with one bronze service starArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalKorea Defense Service MedalAir Force Overseas Short Tour Service RibbonAir Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frameAir Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and one bronze oak leaf clustersSmall Arms Expert Marksmanship RibbonAir Force Training Ribbon
Effective dates of promotions + Rank Date Second LieutenantMay 27, 1992 First LieutenantMay 27, 1994 CaptainMay 27, 1996 MajorNovember 1, 2002 Lieutenant ColonelDecember 1, 2006 ColonelOctober 1, 2010 Brigadier GeneralAugust 2, 2016 Major GeneralMay 22, 2020 Lieutenant GeneralJune 15, 2020
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