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Ricardo Aponte
United States general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brigadier General Ricardo "Rico" Aponte (born c. 1949) is a United States Air Force officer who was the first Hispanic director, J-7, of the United States Southern Command, located in Miami, Florida.
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![]() Brigadier General Ricardo Aponte | |
Nickname(s) | Rico |
Born | 1949 (age 74ā75) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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Years of service | 1972ā2007 |
Rank | ![]() Brigadier general |
Unit | 27th Special Operations Wing, 48th Tactical Fighter Wing, 523rd Tactical Fighter Squadron |
Commands held | United States Southern Command |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal (4) Air Force Commendation Medal (2) Combat Readiness Medal National Defense Service Medal (3) Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal |
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