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Adrian Spain

U.S. Air Force general

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Adrian L. Spain is a United States Air Force general who has served as the Commander of the Air Combat Command since August 2025. He previously served as deputy chief of staff for operations of the United States Air Force, and before that as the director of training and readiness of Air Force.

In September 2023, Spain was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general. In June 2025, Spain was nominated for promotion to general.

01Awards and decorations

USAF Command Pilot wings
U.S Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters	Legion of Merit with two bronze oak leaf clusters	Defense Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters	Air Medal	Aerial Achievement Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Commendation Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters	Joint Service Achievement Medal	Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award	Air Force Meritorious Unit with four bronze oak leaf clusters	Air and Space Organizational Excellence Award
Combat Readiness Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters	National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star	Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal	Air and Space Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with bronze oak leaf cluster	Air and Space Longevity Service Award w/ 1 silver oak leaf cluster and 1 bronze oak leaf cluster	Air Force Training Ribbon
Headquarters Air Force Badge

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