Growing up in a military family, Leon Rice participated in Scouting and earned his Eagle Rank in 1972. He was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1980 upon graduation from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In 2007 he was appointed a Brigadier General, and he received his second star in 2010. In 2016 he was appointed a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General and was appointed Director of the Air National Guard.
Sponsored by:
Leon
Scott
Rice
May 27, 1958
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Born:
Bedford
,
New Hampshire
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Leon Scott Rice, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rice and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Leon Scott Rice, 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 Rice and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.