Gerard de la Cruz graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1960. He retired in 1984 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.
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Awards Received
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America has presented the Defense Distinguished Service Medal toColonel Gerard de la Cruz, United States Air Force, for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security and the defense of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel de la Cruz reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.