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Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Frank Barrett Horton, III, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Deputy Director, Defense Intelligence Agency, from 1987 to 1990. The distinctive accomplishments of General Horton reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1992 – 1993
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Frank Barrett Horton, III, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director of Intelligence, Strategic Communications Command from 1992 to 1993. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Horton culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1977
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Frank Barrett Horton, III, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff Plans and Operations from 1973 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Horton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1985 – 1986
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Frank Barrett Horton, III, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Deputy Director, Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff, Offutt Air Force Base, from 1985 to 1986. The distinctive accomplishments of General Horton reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1978 – 1981
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Frank Barrett Horton, III, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the 351st Strategic Missile Wing from 1978 to 1981. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Horton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.