Rodney P. Kelly
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Rodney P. Kelly is a retired Major General
in the United States Air Force
who served as assistant deputy chief of staff
for plans and programs for the United States Air Force in Washington, D.C.
From his office at The Pentagon
, he was responsible for planning and programming, and for manpower activities within the corporate Air Force until his retirement in 2001.
A native of southern Illinois, Kelly was commissioned lieutenant after completing the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1967 at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. He is a command and combat pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours. Before assuming his current position, he directed operations at the headquarters of U.S. Space Command. Kelly has received several awards and decorations for his outstanding service to the United States. These honors include: the Defense Superior Service Medal
; the Legion of Merit
with oak leaf cluster; Meritorious Service Medal
with three oak leaf clusters; Air Medal
; and the Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster.
He was named an "Outstanding Illinoisan" by the Illinois State Society in Washington D.C. at its 2001 Inaugural Gala.
Major general (United States)
In the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force, major general is a two-star general-officer rank, with the pay grade of O-8. Major general ranks above brigadier general and below lieutenant general...
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...
who served as assistant deputy chief of staff
Chief of Staff
The title, chief of staff, identifies the leader of a complex organization, institution, or body of persons and it also may identify a Principal Staff Officer , who is the coordinator of the supporting staff or a primary aide to an important individual, such as a president.In general, a chief of...
for plans and programs for the United States Air Force in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
From his office at The Pentagon
The Pentagon
The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located in Arlington County, Virginia. As a symbol of the U.S. military, "the Pentagon" is often used metonymically to refer to the Department of Defense rather than the building itself.Designed by the American architect...
, he was responsible for planning and programming, and for manpower activities within the corporate Air Force until his retirement in 2001.
A native of southern Illinois, Kelly was commissioned lieutenant after completing the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1967 at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. He is a command and combat pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours. Before assuming his current position, he directed operations at the headquarters of U.S. Space Command. Kelly has received several awards and decorations for his outstanding service to the United States. These honors include: the Defense Superior Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
The Defense Superior Service Medal is a senior United States military decoration of the Department of Defense, awarded to members of the United States armed forces who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility."...
; the Legion of Merit
Legion of Merit
The 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 oak leaf cluster; Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious 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 three oak leaf clusters; Air Medal
Air Medal
The 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:...
; and the Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster.
Defense Superior Service MedalDefense Superior Service MedalThe Defense Superior Service Medal is a senior United States military decoration of the Department of Defense, awarded to members of the United States armed forces who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility."...
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 oak leaf cluster
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 three oak leaf clusters
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:...
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf clusters
He was named an "Outstanding Illinoisan" by the Illinois State Society in Washington D.C. at its 2001 Inaugural Gala.