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Christopher Bence was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1986 upon graduation from Washington State University. In 2010 he was appointed a U.S. Air Force Brigadier, and received his second star as a Major General in 2014.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Christopher J. Bence, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Bence reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Christopher J. Bence, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Bence reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Christopher J. Bence, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bence and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.