Cecil R. Richardson
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Chaplain (Major General) Cecil Roland Richardson, USAF (born c. 1947), retired as the 16th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force, effective June 1, 2012,[2] with an official retirement ceremony on May 30, 2012.[3] He was appointed to that assignment on May 28, 2008.[2][4]
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Born | 1947 or 1948 (age 75–76)[1] West Virginia, United States |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1966–1970 (enlisted) 1977–2012 |
Rank | Major General |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit |
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Richardson, a member of the Assemblies of God, was the first Pentecostal minister to be promoted to flag officer rank in the U.S. Air Force.[5] He has said that his role was to be "a pastor to Christians, and a chaplain to all."[6]