S. Clinton Hinote
U.S. Air Force Lieutenant general
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Samuel Clinton Hinote is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who last served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Futures.[1] Previously he was the Deputy Director for Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements.[1]
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| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Service years | 1992–2023 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 8th Fighter Wing 3rd Fighter Training Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Awards and decorations
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US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
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Headquarters Air Force Badge |
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Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge |
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Legion of Merit |
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Bronze Star Medal |
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Meritorious Service Medal with one silver oak leaf cluster |
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Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters |
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Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster |
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Joint Service Commendation Medal |
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Air Force Commendation Medal |
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters |
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Combat Readiness Medal with oak leaf cluster |
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National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star |
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Korea Defense Service Medal |
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Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon |
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Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame |
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Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters |
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Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon |
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Air Force Training Ribbon |
Effective dates of promotions
| Rank[1] | Date |
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 Second Lieutenant | May 27, 1992 |
 First Lieutenant | May 27, 1994 |
 Captain | May 27, 1996 |
 Major | November 1, 2002 |
 Lieutenant Colonel | December 1, 2006 |
 Colonel | October 1, 2010 |
 Brigadier General | August 2, 2016 |
 Major General | May 22, 2020 |
 Lieutenant General | June 15, 2020 |
