Summary
Michele C. Edmondson is a United States Air Force major general who serves as the commander of Second Air Force since July 30, 2021.[1] She most recently served as the Commandant of Cadets for the U.S. Air Force Academy from 2019 to 2021.[2][3]
Michele C. Edmondson | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1992–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Second Air Force Commandant of Cadets 81st Training Wing 737th Training Group 381st Training Group 2nd Space Warning Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (4) |
Early life and education edit
Edmondson graduated from the University of Florida, Gainesville with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering in 1992, along with a commission as a Second Lieutenant through Air Force ROTC.[2]
Career edit
Edmondson has been a Space Operations Officer since 1992. From June 2012 to May 2014, she commanded the 381st Training Group at Vandenberg AFB, California. From June 2014 to May 2015, she commanded Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. From June 2015 to June 2017, she commanded the 81st Training Wing at Keesler AFB, and then served as the Senior Executive Officer to the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force until 2018. Edmondson was the Director of Space Policy for the National Security Council until May 2019, when she became the Commandant of Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy.[2] On April 7, 2021, it was announced that Edmondson would become the next commander of the Second Air Force.[4]
References edit
- ^ Senior Airman Kimberly L. Mueller (2021-07-30). "Maj. Gen. Edmondson assumes command of 2nd Air Force". Second Air Force. 81st Training Wing Public Affairs.
- ^ a b c "BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHELE C. EDMONDSON > U.S. Air Force > Biography Display". www.af.mil. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- ^ Bitton, David (2021-05-27). "Air Force Academy gets new commandant at change of command ceremony". The Gazette.
- ^ "General Officer Assignments". US Air Force. April 7, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.