Cardell Richardson
Cardell Richardson | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| 17th Inspector General of the Department of State | |
| In office May 20, 2024 – January 24, 2025 | |
| President | Joe Biden Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Steve Linick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cardell Kenneth Richardson March 1954 (age 71) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Spouse |
Jackie Taylor (m. 1977) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | McKinley Technology High School Howard University (BArch) Webster University (MPA) National Defense University (MSc) |
| Occupation |
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| Awards | Presidential Rank Award (2) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1977–2003 |
| Rank | Colonel |
Cardell Kenneth Richardson (born March 1954) is an American government official and retired air force colonel who serves as the 17th Inspector General of the Department of State.