Brian Sidari

Brian David Sidari (born April 15, 1973) is a United States Space Force major general who serves as the deputy chief of space operations for intelligence. He previously served as the director of intelligence of the United States Space Command. A career intelligence officer, he has commanded 6th Intelligence Squadron and served as vice commander of the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing.

Early life and education Sidari is native of Macedonia, Ohio. He received a B.A. degree in political science in 1995 from Kent State University. He later earned M.S. degrees from Air Command and Staff College and the National Defense University. In May 2022, he was nominated and confirmed for promotion to brigadier general. By August 2022, he was frocked, and he was promoted to brigadier general on October 2, 2022.

In 2022, Sidari became the director of intelligence of the United States Space Command.

Awards and decorations Sidari is the recipient of the following awards:

Defense Superior Service MedalLegion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf clusterDefense Meritorious Service MedalMeritorious Service Medal with four bronze oak leaf clusterAerial Achievement MedalJoint Service Commendation Medal with one bronze oak leaf clusterAir Force Commendation Medal with two bronze oak leaf clustersAir Force Achievement Medal with one bronze oak leaf clusterJoint Meritorious Unit Award with one bronze oak leaf clusterAir Force Meritorious Unit Award with one bronze oak leaf clusterAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with one bronze oak leaf clusterAir Force Organizational Excellence Award with one bronze oak leaf clusterNational Defense Service Medal with one bronze service starArmed Forces Expeditionary Medal with one bronze service starKosovo Campaign MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalKorea Defense Service MedalRemote Combat Effects Campaign MedalNuclear Deterrence Operations Service MedalAir Force Overseas Short Tour Service RibbonAir Force Overseas Long Tour Service RibbonAir Force Expeditionary Service RibbonAir Force Longevity Service Award with one silver oak leaf clusterAir Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship RibbonAir Force Training RibbonNATO Medal (Yugoslavia) with one bronze service star

Dates of promotion + Rank Branch Date Second Lieutenant Air Force June 1, 1995 First Lieutenant June 1, 1997 Captain June 1, 1999 Major October 1, 2005 Lieutenant Colonel August 1, 2010 Colonel November 1, 2016 Colonel Space Force ~June 24, 2021 Brigadier General October 2, 2022 Major General November 3, 2025

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