Susan K. Mashiko
11th vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (born 1958)
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Susan K. Mashiko is a retired United States Air Force major general who served as the Deputy Director, National Reconnaissance Office, Chantilly, Virginia.[1] Her responsibilities include assisting the director and principal deputy director in managing the strategic and tactical operations of the NRO. Also, as the commander, Air Force Space Command Element, she manages all air force personnel and resources assigned to the NRO and serves as the senior adviser to the DNRO on all military matters. Mashiko is the first Japanese American woman to be promoted to flag rank.[2][3]
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| Born | Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Service years | 1980–2013 |
Rank | Major General |
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Early life
Mashiko was born in Glendale, California.
Education
Mashiko earned a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from U.S. Air Force Academy. In 1986, Mashiko earned a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Air Force Institute of Technology.
Career
Mashiko's career has spanned a wide variety of space and acquisition assignments, including chief of the Programs Division in the Office of Special Projects, executive officer to the Department of Defense Space Architect, and Director of the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle System Program. She has also served as the program executive officer for Environmental Satellites; commander, MILSATCOM Systems Wing; and vice commander, Space and Missile Systems Center. Prior to her current assignment, she was director, space acquisition, Office of the Under Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, D.C.[4]
In July 2014, Mashiko retired as Deputy Director of National Reconnaissance Office.[5]
Awards and decorations
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| Badge | Master Acquisitions and Financial Management Badge | ||||||||
| 1st row | Legion of Merit | Defense Meritorious Service Medal | |||||||
| 2nd row | Meritorious Service Medal | Joint Service Commendation Medal | Air Force Commendation Medal | ||||||
| 3rd row | Joint Service Achievement Medal | Air Force Achievement Medal | Joint Meritorious Unit Award | ||||||
| 4th row | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters | Air and Space Recognition Ribbon | National Defense Service Medal with one service stars | ||||||
| 5th row | Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | Air and Space Longevity Service Award with seven bronze service star | Air and Space Training Ribbon | ||||||
| Badge | Headquarters Air Force Badge | ||||||||
- 1998 John J. Welch Award for Excellence in Acquisition Management, Secretary of the Air Force
- 1998 Strategic Acquisition Reform Award for Contracting Excellence, Secretary of the Air Force
- 1999 David W. Packard Award for Acquisition Excellence, Department of Defense
- 2003 Unit of the Year (Director), Air Force Association
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Effective dates of promotion
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
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 | Major General | 20 November 2009 |
 | Brigadier General | 7 September 2006 |
 | Colonel | 1 March 2001 |
 | Lieutenant Colonel | 1 November 1996 |
 | Major | 1 October 1981 |
 | Captain | 28 May 1984 |
 | First Lieutenant | 28 May 1982 |
 | Second Lieutenant | 28 May 1980 |
