Leah Lauderback

Leah Gaye Lauderback^[1] is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as the deputy chief of staff for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and cyber effects operations of the United States Air Force since 5 August 2022.^[2] She most recently served as the director for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance of the United States Space Force from 2020 to 2022.^[3] She previously served as the director of intelligence of the United States Space Command and director for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations of the U.S. Air Force.^[4][5][6]

Leah G. Lauderback
Official portrait, 2022
Born	Fairfax, Virginia
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1993–present
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	National Air and Space Intelligence Center 67th Cyberspace Operations Group 450th Intelligence Squadron
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2)

Awards and decorations

	Cyberspace Operator Badge
	Master Intelligence Badge
	Office of the Secretary of Defense Badge
	Space Staff Badge

	Defense Superior Service Medal
	Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
	Defense Meritorious Service Medal
	Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
	Air Force Achievement Medal
	Joint Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
	Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
	National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
	Kosovo Campaign Medal with one bronze service star
	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	Korea Defense Service Medal
	Armed Forces Service Medal
	Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon
	Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon
	Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
	Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver oak leaf cluster
	Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
	Air Force Training Ribbon
	NATO Medal