Sam C. Barrett
Lieutenant general
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Sam C. Barrett is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who last served as the director of logistics of the Joint Staff. He previously served as commander of the Eighteenth Air Force.[1][2] Prior to his current position, he was the director of operations, strategic deterrence and nuclear integration of the Air Force Materiel Command.[1]
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Service years | 1988–2022 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands | Eighteenth Air Force Joint Enabling Capabilities Command 15th Wing |
| Conflicts | Gulf War |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2) |
The United States Senate confirmed his promotion to lieutenant general and nomination to become the director for logistics of the Joint Staff, replacing Lieutenant General Giovanni K. Tuck whom he also succeeded as eighteenth Air Force commander.[3][4]
Effective dates of promotions
| Rank[1] | Date |
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 Second lieutenant | June 1, 1988 |
 First lieutenant | June 1, 1990 |
 Captain | June 1, 1992 |
 Major | October 1, 1999 |
 Lieutenant colonel | March 1, 2003 |
 Colonel | September 1, 2007 |
 Brigadier general | November 2, 2013 |
.svg) Major general | September 2, 2017 |
 Lieutenant general | September 4, 2020 |
