Michelle Johnson graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1981, where she was the first woman to serve as Cadet Wing Commander. She was twice named an Academic All-American and was inducted into the Academic All-American Hall of Fame in 2007, making her the first woman from the Academy and one of only six graduates with that distinction. In 2007 she was appointed a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General. In 2010 she received her second star, and in 2013 received her third star as a Lieutenant General. Upon receiving her third star she was appointed the 19th Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the first woman to hold that post. He retired in 2017 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
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Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
2013 – 2017
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Michelle Denise Johnson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Superintendant of the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, from 2013 to 2017. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Johnson culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of her and reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant General Michelle Denise Johnson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Johnson and her dedicated contributions in the service of her country reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant General Michelle Denise Johnson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Johnson and her dedicated contributions in the service of her country reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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 Lieutenant General Michelle Denise Johnson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Johnson reflect great credit upon herself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General Michelle D. Johnson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Johnson reflect great credit upon herself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General Michelle Denise Johnson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Johnson reflect great credit upon herself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General Michelle Denise Johnson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Johnson reflect great credit upon herself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant General Michelle Denise Johnson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Johnson and her dedicated contributions in the service of her country reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.