Edward A. Rice, Jr.

Edward A. Rice, Jr.

General Edward A. Rice, Jr.
Born 1955 (age 6061)
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service 1978–2013
Rank General
Commands held Air Education and Training Command
Awards Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Defense Superior Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal

General Edward A. Rice, Jr, USAF (born 1955)[1] was the 30th Commander, Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. As commander, he was responsible for the recruiting, training and education of all US Airmen. His command included the Air Force Recruiting Service, two numbered air forces and Air University. Air Education and Training Command consists of 12 bases, more than 70,600 active duty, reserve, guard, civilians and contractors, and 1,380 trainer, fighter and mobility aircraft. He relinquished command of AETC to General Robin Rand on October 10, 2013.[2]

He previously served as Commander, United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, Vice Commander, Pacific Air Forces, Commander, 13th Air Force, and Commander, Kenney Headquarters (P), Hickam AFB, Hawaii until October 2006. He served as a White House Fellow at the Department of Health and Human Services, as a professional staff member for the Commission on Roles and Missions of the Armed Forces, and as the Deputy Executive Secretary for the National Security Council.

Education

Rice is a 1978 distinguished U.S. Air Force Academy graduate where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. In 2006, he attended a Joint Force Maritime Component Commander Course, Naval War College at Newport, R.I.

Rice has flown more than 3,900 flying hours as a pilot in the B-1B, Boeing B-52G/H, E-3A, Northrop Grumman B-2, Boeing KC-135, Lockheed C-130, Cessna T-37 and Northrop T-38.

Promotions

Military assignments

Gen. Rice Jr. throws out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium.

Awards and decorations

US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge
Presidential Service Badge

Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with bronze oak leaf clusters

Defense Superior Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters

Width-44 crimson ribbon with a pair of width-2 white stripes on the edges

Legion of Merit with two bronze oak leaf clusters

Width-44 crimson ribbon with two width-8 white stripes at distance 4 from the edges.

Meritorious Service Medal with three bronze oak leaf cluster
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor device & three bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award

Combat Readiness Medal with bronze oak leaf clusters
Bronze star

Width=44 scarlet ribbon with a central width-4 golden yellow stripe, flanked by pairs of width-1 scarlet, white, Old Glory blue, and white stripes

National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal

Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon with bronze oak leaf cluster

Air Force Longevity Service Award with silver and three bronze oak leaf cluster
Air Force Recruiter Ribbon
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
Order of the Rising Sun, 1st Class, Grand Cordon

References

  1. Biography and Genealogy Master Index. Farmington Hills, Mich.: Gale, Cengage Learning. 1980- 2011.
  2. Christensen, Sig. "Rice retires in Randolph ceremony - San Antonio Express-News". Mysanantonio.com. Retrieved April 12, 2013.

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