Samuel Clinton Hinote is a United States Air Force lieutenant general currently serving as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Futures. Prior to serving in his current position, he was the Deputy Director for Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements. Awards and decorations Effective dates of promotions References Air University (United States Air Force) alumni Harvard Kennedy School alumni Living people Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Air Force Academy alumni United States Air Force generals Year of birth uncertain Year of birth missing (living people)