Brigadier General Richard Stephen "Steve" Ritchie (born June 25, 1942) served as an officer in the United States Air Force and the Colorado Air National Guard, and a general officer in the Air Force Reserve.
Ritchie joined Navy Commander Randy Cunningham as the only two pilots (along with three airborne navigators) among the five American aces during the Vietnam War.
Ritchie is a recipient of the Air Force Cross, the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Air Force.
He is also the 30th most highly decorated individual in United States military history.