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James Vechery was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1988 upon graduation from the University of Maryland. In 2012 he was appointed a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General, and in 2015 he received his second star as a Major General.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General James Calvin Vechery, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Vechery reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James Calvin Vechery, 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 Vechery 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:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James Calvin Vechery, 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 Vechery 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:

    Major 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 Major General James Calvin Vechery, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Vechery reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.