Dale R. White

Dale R. White (born ) is a United States Air Force general who has served as the direct reporting portfolio manager for Critical Major Weapon Systems Programs since 19 December 2025. He previously served as the military deputy to the assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics from December 2023 to December 2025. Prior to that, he served as the program executive officer for fighters and advanced aircraft.

In March 2023, White was nominated for promotion to major general. In April 2023, he was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as the military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.

Awards and decorations

Master Space Operations BadgeMaster Acquisitions and Financial Management BadgeU.S Air Force Distinguished Service MedalLegion of MeritMeritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster Joint Service Commendation MedalAir Force Commendation Medal with bronze oak leaf clusterAir Force Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clustersAir Force Meritorious UniteAir and Space Outstanding Unit AwardAir and Space Organizational Excellence Award with two oak leaf clusters with bronze oak leaf clusterU.S. Air Force Good Conduct MedalAir and Space Recognition RibbonNational Defense Service Medal with bronze service starArmed Forces Expeditionary Medal with bronze service starSouthwest Asia Service Medal with bronze service starIraq Campaign Medal with bronze service starGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalNuclear Deterrence Operations Service MedalAir and Space Overseas Long Tour Service RibbonHumanitarian Service MedalNuclear Deterrence Operations Service MedalAir and Space Overseas Short Tour Service RibbonAir Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon w/ 1 oak leaf cluster and gold frameAir and Space Longevity Service Award w/ 1 silver oak leaf cluster and 1 bronze oak leaf clusterSmall Arms Expert Marksmanship RibbonAir Force Training Ribbon w/ 1 bronze oak leaf clusterOffice of the Secretary of Defense Identification BadgeHeadquarters Air Force badge