Ryan Scott Sweeney (born May 24, 1974) is a United States Air Force Colonel and was the defence attaché serving at the United States Embassy in Stockholm from July 2020 - July 2023. He is notable for being the first recipient of the Swedish Royal Order of the Sword since 1974.Colonel Ryan S. Sweeney is notable as the first recipient of the Swedish Royal Order of the Sword since 1974, when the Swedish Royal Orders of Knighthood were made dormant via a Swedish constitutional reform. However in 2022 the reform was repealed and the Swedish Royal Orders of Knighthoof are active once more since January 1, 2023.
Honours
Ryan S. Sweeney's personal decorations include:
Left breastAir Battle Managers Wings Legion of MeritDefense Meritorious Service MedalMeritorious Service MedalAir MedalAerial Achievement Medal Air Force Commendation MedalAir Force Achievement MedalAchievement MedalOutstanding Unit Award Combat Readiness Medal National Defense Service MedalArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalNuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal Air Force Expeditionary Service RibbonAir and Space Longevity Service Award Marksmanship RibbonAir and Space Training RibbonHeadquarters Air Force Badge
Foreign honours Commander of the Royal Order of the Sword, 29 September 2023.
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