David Cotton was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1982 upon graduation from Iowa State University. He retired in 2011 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
David
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Cotton
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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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 David A. Cotton, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Cotton reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
2009 – 2011
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General David A. Cotton, 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, culminating as Director of Cyberspace Operations and Air Force Senior Information Assurance Officer, Secretary of the Air Force Office of Information Dominance and Chief Information Officer, The Pentagon, Washington, D.C., from 2009 to 2011. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cotton 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General David A. Cotton, 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 Cotton 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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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 Brigadier General David A. Cotton, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Cotton reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.