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Scott Kindsvater
U.S. Air Force Lieutenant general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Scott Andrew Kindsvater[1] is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who last served as the 22nd Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee. He assists the Chair's role as principal adviser to the NATO Secretary General and senior military spokesman of the 30-nation alliance. He also advises the Deputy Secretary General, leads coordination of nuclear, biological and chemical matters and, in the Chair's absence, directs daily operations and the business of the Military Committee, NATO's highest military authority. Previously, he was the deputy chief of staff for operations and intelligence of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.[2][3][4][5]
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1989–2021 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee 82nd Training Wing 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing USAF Weapons School |
Battles/wars | Gulf War Iraq War |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal |
He is retired from active duty as of October 1, 2021.[6]