(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Richard Francis Shaefer (ASN: 0-25866), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Deputy Chairman, NATO Military Committee, from 1974 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shaefer 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.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
3d Air ForceAction Date:
1965 – 1967
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Richard Francis Shaefer (ASN: 0-25866), 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 as Vice Commander, THIRD Air Force, from 1965 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shaefer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
Office of the Joint Chiefs of StaffAction Date:
1970 – 1971
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Francis Shaefer (ASN: 0-25866), 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 as DJ-5, Plans and Policy Directorate, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1970 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shaefer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Division:
9th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Richard Francis Shaefer (ASN: 0-25866), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Squadron Commander in the NINTH Air Force during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers EuropeAction Date:
1971 – 1974
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Francis Shaefer (ASN: 0-25866), 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 Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe, from 1971 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shaefer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.