Arthur Lichte was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1971 upon graduation from Manhattan College. He retired in 2010 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Arthur
James
Lichte
April 20, 1949
–
Born:
Bronx
,
New York
Home:
Bronx
,
New York
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Arthur James Lichte, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 as Assistant Vice Chief of Staff and Director, Air Force Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 2005 to 2007. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lichte 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 the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Arthur James Lichte, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Lichte reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Arthur James Lichte, 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 as Vice Commander, U.S. Air Forces Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, from 2002 to 2005. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lichte 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Arthur James Lichte, 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 Lichte 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Arthur James Lichte, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of 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 Commander, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, from 2007 to 2010. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lichte 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: General Arthur James Lichte, 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 Lichte and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.