Richard Harding received a direct commission in 1980. From 2010 to 2014 he served as the 17th Judge Advocate General of the Air Force. He retired in 2014 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Richard C. Harding, 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 Harding 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
2010 – 2014
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Richard C. Harding, 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 The Judge Advocate General, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 2010 to 2014. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Harding 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 Lieutenant General Richard C. Harding, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Harding reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Richard C. Harding, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Harding 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 Lieutenant General Richard C. Harding, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Harding reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.