Samuel D. Cox (born December 26, 1961) is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who commanded the Eighteenth Air Force from 2015 to 2017.[1][2]

Samuel D. Cox
Born (1961-12-26) December 26, 1961 (age 62)
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1984–2017
RankLieutenant general
CommandsEighteenth Air Force
618th Air and Space Operations Center
436th Airlift Wing
14th Airlift Squadron
Battles / warsGulf War
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)

References

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  1. ^ "LIEUTENANT GENERAL SAMUEL D. COX > U.S. Air Force > Biography Display".
  2. ^ Hardee, Lacy (16 December 2013). "Lt. Gen. Cox awarded third star".
Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the 618th Air and Space Operations Center
2010–2011
Succeeded by
Preceded by
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Director of Strategy, Policy, Programs, and Logistics of the United States Transportation Command
2011–2012
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Operations and Plans of the United States Transportation Command
2012–2013
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commandant of Cadets of the United States Air Force Academy
2008–2010
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services of the United States Air Force
2013–2015
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the Eighteenth Air Force
2015–2017
Succeeded by