Steven L. Basham
Steven L. Basham (born 1965) is an American 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, the general was the Director, Legislative Liaison, Office of Secretary of the Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia.
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| Born | 1965 (age 55–56) |
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| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands held | Deputy commander, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) |
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 |
Promotions
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
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| Lieutenant General | 1 May 2019 | |
| Major General | 3 July 2017 | |
| Brigadier General | 2 August 2013 | |
| Colonel | 1 August 2007 | |
| Lieutenant Colonel | 1 March 2002 | |
| Major | 1 July 1999 | |
| Captain | 27 January 1993 | |
| First Lieutenant | 27 January 1991 | |
| Second Lieutenant | 27 January 1989 | |
References
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| Preceded by Jeffrey L. Harrigian |
Deputy Commander of the United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa 2019–present |
Incumbent |
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