Ricardo Aponte was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1972 upon graduating from the University of Puerto Rico. He retired in 2007 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Ricardo
Rico
Aponte
Born:
San Juan
,
Puerto Rico
Home:
San Juan
,
Puerto Rico
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
2004 – 2007
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Ricardo Rico Aponte, 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, culminating as Director, Innovation and Experimentation (J7), U.S. Southern Command, Miami, Florida, from 2004 to 2007. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Aponte culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself 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 the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Ricardo Rico Aponte, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Aponte reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.