Jack I. Gregory
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Jack Irvin Gregory is a former General
in the United States Air Force
and the former commander in chief of the Pacific Air Forces.
, in 1931, where he graduated from Somerset High School
in 1949.
In 1952, he earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Kentucky
. After college, he convinced his high school sweetheart to marry him, something which he later said was his proudest achievement. He began his military career in June 1953 with a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force
through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program. Gregory entered primary pilot training at Columbus Air Force Base
, Mississippi
, and received his wings in July 1954 at Greenville Air Force Base
, Mississippi
. His first operational assignment began in December 1954, when he was assigned to the Far East air forces, flying F-86 Sabre
s at Suwon Air Base, South Korea
, and Misawa Air Base
, Japan
. Returning to the United States
in December 1957, he instructed in F-86s at Perrin Air Force Base
, Texas
, until August 1963.
After graduation from Air Command and Staff College
and a receiving a master's degree in public administration from 1964 from The George Washington University, he was assigned to the 337th Fighter Group
, Portland International Airport
, Oregon
, flying F-102 Delta Dagger
s. The following year, Gregory was stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
, Arizona
, flying F-4C Phantom II's with the 4454th Combat Crew Training Squadron.
In May 1966 he was assigned to the 53rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bitburg Air Base
, West Germany
, as an F-4D Phantom II flight commander. In August 1968 he became operations officer of the 23rd Tactical Fighter Squadron at Bitburg
and remained in that position when the squadron moved to Spangdahlem Air Base
, West Germany
.
In September 1969 Gregory transferred to the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base
, Thailand
, where he served first as operations officer, and then became commander of the F-4D Phantom II combat unit. During this tour of duty, he completed more than 250 combat missions.
From November 1970 to August 1973 he was assigned to Headquarters United States Air Force
, Washington D.C., working international political military affairs for Southeast Asia
, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Operations. After graduation from the Air War College
in June 1974, Gregory was assigned as deputy commander for operations of the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Force Base, Florida
, flying F-4E Phantom II's.
, eorgia, and was named wing commander in August 1976. During this period Gregory led the conversion of that Air Training Command
base to a Tactical Air Command
asset. Three new F-4E Phantom II tactical fighter squadrons were activated and brought to combat-ready status.
In October 1978 he was assigned to command what is now the 831st Air Division
at George Air Force Base
, California
, where he was responsible for the Wild Weasel
air suppression defense flying F-4C Phantom II's, F-4E's, F-105G Thunderchief's and F-4G's. He became assistant deputy chief of staff for operations at Tactical Air Command
headquarters, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia
, in March 1980 and also served as director of operations for the Air Force Forces of the Rapid Deployment Force.
In June 1981 Gregory transferred to Nellis Air Force Base
, Nevada
, as commander of the United States Air Force Tactical Fighter Weapons Center. While there, he converted the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds, to the F-16A/B Fighting Falcons. He also was responsible for the United States Air Force Fighter Weapons School, the Aggressors, Red Flag exercises, fighter testing and tactics development programs, and the operations of A-10 Warthogs, F-15 Eagle
s, F-16 Fighting Falcon
s, F-4 Phantom II
s, F-111 Aardvarks, F-5 Freedom Fighter
s, A-7 Corsair II
s and T-38 Talon
s.
Gregory became commander of the 12th Air Force at Bergstrom Air Force Base
, Texas
, in June 1983. In that position he was responsible for 13 tactical wings made up of 50,000 personnel and 1,100 aircraft, including F-4E/G Phantom II's, F-15A/B Eagle's, F-16A/B/C/D Fighting Falcon's, F-5B/D/E Freedom Fighter's, RF-4C Phantom II's, A-10 Warthogs, F-111A/D Aardvark's, EF-111 Ravens, T-38 Talon
s, OA-37 Dragonflys and OV-10 Bronco
s. He also held advisory, evaluation and inspection responsibilities for Air National Guard
and Air Force Reserve Tactical Air Command-gained units, which included an additional 25,000 personnel and 550 aircraft.
In June 1985 the he was assigned as the deputy commander, United States Forces Korea
, with headquarters in Seoul
. He concurrently held the position of deputy commander, United Nations Command; chief of staff of the Republic of Korea and United States Combined Forces Command; commander of the Republic of Korea and United States Air Component Command; and senior United States representative to the committee for the Status of Forces Agreement.
In a realignment in September 1986, he assumed command of the newly activated 7th Air Force at Osan Air Base
, Republic of Korea, while also serving as deputy commander, United States Forces Korea
; deputy commander in chief, United Nations Command; commander of Air Component Command; and commander of United States Air Forces Korea. He assumed his final command as the commander of the Pacific Air Forces in December 1986. He was promoted to general Jan. 1, 1987, with same date of rank. He retired on August 1, 1988. He received the Order of the Sword
on June 21, 1988. His son is the Chief of Staff, Air Force Flight Test Center
, Air Force Materiel Command
, Edwards Air Force Base
, California
.
General (United States)
In the United States Army, United States Air Force, and United States Marine Corps, general is a four-star general officer rank, with the pay grade of O-10. General ranks above lieutenant general and below General of the Army or General of the Air Force; the Marine Corps does not have an...
in the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
and the former commander in chief of the Pacific Air Forces.
Early life
General Gregory was born in Somerset, KentuckySomerset, Kentucky
The major demographic differences between the city and the micropolitan area relate to income, housing composition and age. The micropolitan area, as compared to the incorporated city, is more suburban in flavor and has a significantly younger housing stock, a higher income, and contains most of...
, in 1931, where he graduated from Somerset High School
Somerset High School (Kentucky)
Somerset High School is a public high school in Somerset, Kentucky. The school mission statement "is to empower all students academically, socially, and personally to be lifelong learners capable of thinking, solving problems, and serving as responsible citizens ready to meet the challenges of...
in 1949.
In 1952, he earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public co-educational university and is one of the state's two land-grant universities, located in Lexington, Kentucky...
. After college, he convinced his high school sweetheart to marry him, something which he later said was his proudest achievement. He began his military career in June 1953 with a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program. Gregory entered primary pilot training at Columbus Air Force Base
Columbus Air Force Base
Columbus Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located approximately north of Columbus, Mississippi.The host unit at Columbus is the 14th Flying Training Wing assigned to the Air Education and Training Command Nineteenth Air Force. The 14 FTW's mission is to provide specialized...
, Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
, and received his wings in July 1954 at Greenville Air Force Base
Greenville Air Force Base (Mississippi)
Greenville Air Force Base is a former United States Air Force base in Greenville, Mississippi. It was closed in the 1960s and redeveloped into Mid-Delta Regional Airport.- History :...
, Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
. His first operational assignment began in December 1954, when he was assigned to the Far East air forces, flying F-86 Sabre
F-86 Sabre
The North American F-86 Sabre was a transonic jet fighter aircraft. Produced by North American Aviation, the Sabre is best known as America's first swept wing fighter which could counter the similarly-winged Soviet MiG-15 in high speed dogfights over the skies of the Korean War...
s at Suwon Air Base, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, and Misawa Air Base
Misawa Air Base
right|thumb|A US Navy C-2 at Misawa is a United States military facility located northeast of the railway station in Misawa, west of the Pacific Ocean, northeast of Towada, northwest of Hachinohe, and north of Tokyo, in Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region in the northern part of the...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. Returning to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in December 1957, he instructed in F-86s at Perrin Air Force Base
Perrin Air Force Base
Perrin Air Force Base is an inactive United States Air Force base, approximately 7 miles northeast of Sherman, Texas. It was active during World War II as pilot training airfield and during the Cold War as a combat crew and flying training base...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, until August 1963.
After graduation from Air Command and Staff College
Air Command and Staff College
The Air Command and Staff College is located at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama and is the United States Air Force's intermediate professional military education school. It prepares field grade and equivalent officers of all U.S...
and a receiving a master's degree in public administration from 1964 from The George Washington University, he was assigned to the 337th Fighter Group
337th Fighter Group
The 337th Fighter Group is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with Air Defense Command, Portland Air Defense Sector, stationed at Portland Airport, Oregon. It was inactivated on 30 March 1966.-History:...
, Portland International Airport
Portland International Airport
Portland International Airport is a joint civil-military airport and the largest airport in the U.S. state of Oregon, accounting for 90% of passenger travel and more than 95% of air cargo of the state. It is located within Portland's city limits just south of the Columbia River in Multnomah...
, Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
, flying F-102 Delta Dagger
F-102 Delta Dagger
The Convair F-102 Delta Dagger was a US interceptor aircraft built as part of the backbone of the United States Air Force's air defenses in the late 1950s. Entering service in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept invading Soviet bomber fleets...
s. The following year, Gregory was stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Davis–Monthan Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located within the city limits, and approximately south-southeast of downtown, Tucson, Arizona....
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, flying F-4C Phantom II's with the 4454th Combat Crew Training Squadron.
In May 1966 he was assigned to the 53rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bitburg Air Base
Bitburg Air Base
Bitburg Airport is a commercial airport serving Bitburg, a city in the Rhineland-Palatinate state of Germany. It is located 2 miles southeast of Bitburg, 20 miles north of Trier, and 135 miles west of Wiesbaden....
, West Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
, as an F-4D Phantom II flight commander. In August 1968 he became operations officer of the 23rd Tactical Fighter Squadron at Bitburg
Bitburg
Bitburg It is situated approx. 25 km north-west of Trier, and 50 km north-east of Luxembourg . One American airbase, Spangdahlem Air Base, is located nearby.-History:...
and remained in that position when the squadron moved to Spangdahlem Air Base
Spangdahlem Air Base
Spangdahlem Air Base is a United States Air Force base located near the small German town of Spangdahlem, approximately 30 km NNE of the city of Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate.-Units:...
, West Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
.
In September 1969 Gregory transferred to the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base is a Royal Thai Air Force base, the home of 2nd Air Division/23rd Wing Air Combat Command.The 231 Squadron "Hunter" is assigned to Udorn, equipped with the Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet-A.-History:...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
, where he served first as operations officer, and then became commander of the F-4D Phantom II combat unit. During this tour of duty, he completed more than 250 combat missions.
From November 1970 to August 1973 he was assigned to Headquarters United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
, Washington D.C., working international political military affairs for Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Operations. After graduation from the Air War College
Air War College
The Air War College is a part of the United States Air Force's Air University, headquartered at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Air University's higher headquarters is Air Education and Training Command headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The Air War...
in June 1974, Gregory was assigned as deputy commander for operations of the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Force Base, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, flying F-4E Phantom II's.
Later career
In July 1975 he became vice commander of the 347th Tactical Fighter Wing at Moody Air Force BaseMoody Air Force Base
Moody Air Force Base is a United States Air Force installation located in Lowndes County and Lanier County, about northeast of Valdosta, Georgia, United States.Moody Air Force Base is home to the 23d Wing...
, eorgia, and was named wing commander in August 1976. During this period Gregory led the conversion of that Air Training Command
Air Training Command
Air Training Command is a former major command of the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. ATC came into being as a redesignation of the Army Air Forces Training Command on July 1, 1946...
base to a Tactical Air Command
Tactical Air Command
Tactical Air Command is an inactive United States Air Force organization. It was a Major Command of the United States Air Force, established on 21 March 1946 being headquartered at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia...
asset. Three new F-4E Phantom II tactical fighter squadrons were activated and brought to combat-ready status.
In October 1978 he was assigned to command what is now the 831st Air Division
831st Air Division
The 831st Air Division is an inactive United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with Tactical Air Command, assigned to Twelfth Air Force, being stationed at George Air Force Base, California...
at George Air Force Base
George Air Force Base
George Air Force Base is a former United States Air Force base located within city limits, 8 miles northwest of central Victorville, California, about 75 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. The facility was closed by the Base Realignment and Closure 1992 commission at the end of the Cold...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, where he was responsible for the Wild Weasel
Wild Weasel
A Wild Weasel is an aircraft specially equipped with radar seeking missiles, and tasked with destroying the radars and SAM installations of enemy air defence systems....
air suppression defense flying F-4C Phantom II's, F-4E's, F-105G Thunderchief's and F-4G's. He became assistant deputy chief of staff for operations at Tactical Air Command
Tactical Air Command
Tactical Air Command is an inactive United States Air Force organization. It was a Major Command of the United States Air Force, established on 21 March 1946 being headquartered at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia...
headquarters, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
, in March 1980 and also served as director of operations for the Air Force Forces of the Rapid Deployment Force.
In June 1981 Gregory transferred to Nellis Air Force Base
Nellis Air Force Base
Nellis Air Force Base is a United States Air Force Base, located approximately northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is under the jurisdiction of Air Combat Command .-Overview:...
, Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
, as commander of the United States Air Force Tactical Fighter Weapons Center. While there, he converted the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds, to the F-16A/B Fighting Falcons. He also was responsible for the United States Air Force Fighter Weapons School, the Aggressors, Red Flag exercises, fighter testing and tactics development programs, and the operations of A-10 Warthogs, F-15 Eagle
F-15 Eagle
The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is a twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter designed by McDonnell Douglas to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat. It is considered among the most successful modern fighters with over 100 aerial combat victories with no losses in dogfights...
s, F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-16 Fighting Falcon
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multirole jet fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force . Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. Over 4,400 aircraft have been built since...
s, F-4 Phantom II
F-4 Phantom II
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a tandem two-seat, twin-engined, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor fighter/fighter-bomber originally developed for the United States Navy by McDonnell Aircraft. It first entered service in 1960 with the U.S. Navy. Proving highly adaptable,...
s, F-111 Aardvarks, F-5 Freedom Fighter
F-5 Freedom Fighter
The Northrop F-5A/B Freedom Fighter and the F-5E/F Tiger II are part of a family of widely-used light supersonic fighter aircraft, designed and built by Northrop...
s, A-7 Corsair II
A-7 Corsair II
The Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II is a carrier-based subsonic light attack aircraft introduced to replace the United States Navy's Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, initially entering service during the Vietnam War...
s and T-38 Talon
T-38 Talon
The Northrop T-38 Talon is a twin-engine supersonic jet trainer. It was the world's first supersonic trainer and is also the most produced. The T-38 remains in service as of 2011 in air forces throughout the world....
s.
Gregory became commander of the 12th Air Force at Bergstrom Air Force Base
Bergstrom Air Force Base
Bergstrom Air Force Base was a United States Air Force base located seven miles southeast of downtown Austin, Texas. It was activated during World War II as a troop carrier training airfield, and was a front-line Strategic Air Command base during the Cold War...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, in June 1983. In that position he was responsible for 13 tactical wings made up of 50,000 personnel and 1,100 aircraft, including F-4E/G Phantom II's, F-15A/B Eagle's, F-16A/B/C/D Fighting Falcon's, F-5B/D/E Freedom Fighter's, RF-4C Phantom II's, A-10 Warthogs, F-111A/D Aardvark's, EF-111 Ravens, T-38 Talon
T-38 Talon
The Northrop T-38 Talon is a twin-engine supersonic jet trainer. It was the world's first supersonic trainer and is also the most produced. The T-38 remains in service as of 2011 in air forces throughout the world....
s, OA-37 Dragonflys and OV-10 Bronco
OV-10 Bronco
The North American Aviation Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is a turboprop light attack and observation aircraft. It was developed in the 1960s as a special aircraft for counter-insurgency combat, and one of its primary missions was as a forward air control aircraft...
s. He also held advisory, evaluation and inspection responsibilities for Air National Guard
Air National Guard
The Air National Guard , often referred to as the Air Guard, is the air force militia organized by each of the fifty U.S. states, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia of the United States. Established under Title 10 and...
and Air Force Reserve Tactical Air Command-gained units, which included an additional 25,000 personnel and 550 aircraft.
In June 1985 the he was assigned as the deputy commander, United States Forces Korea
United States Forces Korea
United States Forces Korea refers to the ground, air and naval divisions of the United States armed forces stationed in South Korea....
, with headquarters in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
. He concurrently held the position of deputy commander, United Nations Command; chief of staff of the Republic of Korea and United States Combined Forces Command; commander of the Republic of Korea and United States Air Component Command; and senior United States representative to the committee for the Status of Forces Agreement.
In a realignment in September 1986, he assumed command of the newly activated 7th Air Force at Osan Air Base
Osan Air Base
Osan Air Base , is a United States Air Force facility located in the Songtan section of Pyeongtaek City, South Korea, south of Seoul. Despite its name, Osan AB is not within Osan City, which is to the north. The base is the home of the Pacific Air Forces' 51st Fighter Wing, and a number of tenant...
, Republic of Korea, while also serving as deputy commander, United States Forces Korea
United States Forces Korea
United States Forces Korea refers to the ground, air and naval divisions of the United States armed forces stationed in South Korea....
; deputy commander in chief, United Nations Command; commander of Air Component Command; and commander of United States Air Forces Korea. He assumed his final command as the commander of the Pacific Air Forces in December 1986. He was promoted to general Jan. 1, 1987, with same date of rank. He retired on August 1, 1988. He received the Order of the Sword
Order of the Sword (United States)
The Order of the Sword is an honor awarded within the U.S. Air Force. It is defined in the Airman's Guide by Boone Nicolls as a "special program where noncommisioned officers of a command recognize individuals they hold in high esteem and wish to honor...
on June 21, 1988. His son is the Chief of Staff, Air Force Flight Test Center
Air Force Flight Test Center
The Air Force Flight Test Center conducts research, development, test, and evaluation of aerospace systems from concept to deployment. It has test flown every aircraft in the U.S. Air Force's inventory since World War II...
, Air Force Materiel Command
Air Force Materiel Command
Air Force Materiel Command is a major command of the United States Air Force. AFMC was created July 1, 1992 through the reorganization of Air Force Logistics Command and Air Force Systems Command....
, Edwards Air Force Base
Edwards Air Force Base
Edwards Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located on the border of Kern County, Los Angeles County, and San Bernardino County, California, in the Antelope Valley. It is southwest of the central business district of North Edwards, California and due east of Rosamond.It is named in...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
Awards
Awards earned during his career:- Defense Distinguished Service MedalDefense Distinguished Service MedalThe Defense Distinguished Service Medal is a United States military award which is presented for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States...
- Distinguished Service MedalDistinguished Service Medal (United States)The Distinguished Service Medal is the highest non-valorous military and civilian decoration of the United States military which is issued for exceptionally meritorious service to the government of the United States in either a senior government service position or as a senior officer of the United...
- Legion of MeritLegion of MeritThe Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...
with an oak leaf cluster - Distinguished Flying CrossDistinguished Flying Cross (United States)The Distinguished Flying Cross is a medal awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself or herself in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight, subsequent to November 11, 1918." The...
with two oak leaf clusters - Bronze Star MedalBronze Star MedalThe Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration that may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. As a medal it is awarded for merit, and with the "V" for valor device it is awarded for heroism. It is the fourth-highest combat award of the...
- Meritorious Service MedalMeritorious Service Medal (United States)The Meritorious Service Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 16, 1969...
with an oak leaf cluster - Air MedalAir MedalThe Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States. The award was created in 1942, and is awarded for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.-Criteria:...
with thirteen oak leaf clusters - Air Force Commendation Medal with an oak leaf cluster
- Order of the SwordOrder of the Sword (United States)The Order of the Sword is an honor awarded within the U.S. Air Force. It is defined in the Airman's Guide by Boone Nicolls as a "special program where noncommisioned officers of a command recognize individuals they hold in high esteem and wish to honor...
- Command pilot with more than 7,000 flying hours