Michael Ryan graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Class of 1965. As a pilot, he flew 100 missions over North Vietnam during the Vietnam War, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and other awards. From 1997 to 2001 he served as the 16th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. (His father, General John D. Ryan was the 7th Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and retired as a 4-Star General.) Michael Ryan retired in 2001, also as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Michael
Edward
Ryan
December 24, 1941
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Home:
Omaha
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Nebraska
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to General Michael Edward Ryan, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ryan 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 Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
13th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Michael Edward Ryan, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4 Pilot of the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
October 1997 – September 2001
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal to General Michael Edward Ryan, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from October 1997 to September 2001. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ryan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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 General Michael Edward Ryan, 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General Ryan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to General Michael Edward Ryan, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ryan 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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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
October 1997 – September 2001
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General Michael Edward Ryan, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from October 1997 to September 2001. The distinctive accomplishments of General Ryan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ryan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
October 1997 – September 2001
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to General Michael Edward Ryan, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from October 1997 to September 2001. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ryan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Michael Edward Ryan, 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General Ryan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
October 1997 – September 2001
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Michael Edward Ryan, 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 Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from October 1997 to September 2001. The distinctive accomplishments of General Ryan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
October 1997 – September 2001
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to General Michael Edward Ryan, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from October 1997 to September 2001. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ryan 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.