Born in Slovenia (formerly Yugoslavia), Frank Gorenc emigrated to the United States with his family in 1962. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1979. In 2013 he was appointed a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General and retired in 2016 at that rank. His older brother Stanley Gorenc graduated for the Air Force Academy with the Class of 1975 and retired in 2016 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Frank
Gorenc
October 14, 1957
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Born:
Ljublijana
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Slovenia
Home:
Milwaukee
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Wisconsin
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Airman’s Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force 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 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to General Frank Gorenc, 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 Gorenc 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
(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 Frank Gorenc, 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 Gorenc 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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Airman’s Medal
U.S. Air Force Academy Register of GraduatesThe President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Airman’s Medal to Captain Frank Gorenc, United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life on Magruder Boulevard, Hampton, Virginia, on 1 July 1989. On that date, Captain Gorenc witnessed a multicar high speed accident at night. While others stood in shock and fear, Captain Gorenc immediately pulled over and took charge of the rescue effort. He directed calls for emergency response, and despite an engine fire and leaking motor fuel, removed two severely injured victims before their vehicle was totally engulfed in flames. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellowman, Captain Gorenc has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.
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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 the Legion of Merit to General Frank Gorenc, 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 Gorenc 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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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Frank Gorenc, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Gorenc reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Frank Gorenc, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Gorenc reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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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 to General Frank Gorenc, 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 General Gorenc 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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to General Frank Gorenc, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe; Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Africa; Commander, Air Component Command, headquartered at Ramstein Air Base, Germany; and Director, Joint Air Power Competency Centre, Kalkar, Germany from 2013 to 2016. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gorenc 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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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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to General Frank Gorenc, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Assistant Vice Chief of Staff and Director, Air Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 2012 to 2013. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gorenc 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
2009 – 2012
(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 Lieutenant General Frank Gorenc, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, 3rd Air Force, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, from 2009 to 2012. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gorenc and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.