Stephen G. Purdy Jr. (born ) is a United States Space Force major general who serves as commander of Space Launch Delta 45, program executive officer for assured access to space, director of the Eastern Range, and director of launch and range operations of the Space Systems Command.
In September 2022, Purdy was nominated for promotion to major general.
Education
1993 Bachelor of Science, Engineering (Computer Emphasis), Baylor University, Texas 1995 Master of Science, Computer Science, Baylor University, Texas 1999 Distinguished Graduate, Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. 2001 Master of Arts, Organizational Management, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 2006 Congressional Fellow, Air Force Legislative Fellows Program, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 2010 Certificate in Legislative Studies, Georgetown University, Government Affairs Institute, Washington, D.C. 2010 Program Managers Course (PMT 401), Defense Acquisition University, Fort Belvoir, Va. 2014 Master of Science, National Security Strategy, National War College, National Defense University, Washington, D.C. 2014 Executive Program Managers Course (PMT 402), Defense Acquisition University, Fort Belvoir, Va. 2017 Leadership Development Program, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, N.C. 2019 Executive Leadership Seminar, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill