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Sam Barrett graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1988. In 2020 he was appointed a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier 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 Brigadier General Sam Clifford Barrett, 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 Barrett and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier 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 Brigadier General Sam Clifford Barrett, 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 Barrett and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2018 – 2020

    (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 Sam Clifford Barrett, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander of the EIGHTEENTH Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, from 2018 to 2020. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Barrett and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Sam Clifford Barrett, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Barrett 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:

    Brigadier 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 Brigadier General Sam Clifford Barrett, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Barrett reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.