title: James C. Vechery
text: # James C. Vechery
  
  James Calvin Vechery (born July 26, 1966) is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Air Force, who last served as the Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations of United States Africa Command. He was commissioned upon graduating from the University of Maryland in 1988, through the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
  
  ## Awards and decorations
  
  * US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
  * United States Africa Command Badge
  * Headquarters Air Force Badge
  * Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
  * Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
  * Bronze Star Medal
  * Defense Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
  * Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
  * Air Medal
  * Aerial Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
  * Joint Service Commendation Medal
  * Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
  * Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
  * Joint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
  * Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
  * Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters
  * Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with two oak leaf clusters
  * Combat Readiness Medal
  * National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
  * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with service star
  * Southwest Asia Service Medal with service star
  * Afghanistan Campaign Medal with service star
  * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
  * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  * Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
  * Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon
  * Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame and two oak leaf clusters
  * Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
  * Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
  * Air Force Training Ribbon
  * NATO Medal for service with ISAF
  