Steven L. Basham
Steven L. Basham (born 1965) is a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force, serving as deputy commander of United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa since 2019.[1] He was commissioned through Officer Training School in 1989. He has completed numerous flying, staff and command assignments and is a command pilot with more than 3,400 flying hours in the B-1, B-2 and B-52. Prior to his current assignment, he was the Director, Legislative Liaison, Office of Secretary of the Air Force.
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| Born | 1965 (age 56–57) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands held | 2nd Bomb Wing 393rd Bomb Squadron |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross |
In April 2022, Basham was nominated for assignment as deputy commander of the United States European Command.[2][3]
Awards and decorations
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US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
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Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge |
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Headquarters Air Force Badge |
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Effective dates of promotions[1]
| Rank | Date |
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 Second lieutenant | January 27, 1989 |
 First lieutenant | January 27, 1991 |
 Captain | January 27, 1993 |
 Major | July 1, 1999 |
 Lieutenant colonel | March 1, 2002 |
 Colonel | August 1, 2007 |
 Brigadier general | August 2, 2013 |
 Major general | July 3, 2017 |
 Lieutenant general | May 1, 2019 |
References
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- "Lieutenant General Steven L. Basham (USAF)". United States Air Force. October 16, 2020. Archived from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - "General Officer Announcements". United States Department of Defense. April 26, 2022.
- "PN1977 — Lt. Gen. Steven L. Basham — Air Force". United States Congress. April 25, 2022.
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