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Sarah Zabel graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1987. She retired in 2018 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

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 Sarah Elizabeth Zabel, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Zabel reflect great credit upon herself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (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 Major General Sarah Elizabeth Zabel, 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 Zabel and her dedicated contributions in the service of her country reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.

  • 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 Sarah Elizabeth Zabel, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Zabel reflect great credit upon herself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (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 Major General Sarah Elizabeth Zabel, 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 Zabel and her dedicated contributions in the service of her country reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2015 – 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 Major General Sarah Elizabeth Zabel, 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 Vice Director, Defense Information Systems Agency, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, from 2017 to 2018. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Zabel culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of her and reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.