Richard Abel was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1956 upon graduation from the University of Detroit. He retired in 1985 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Richard
F.
Abel
1933
–
Born:
Akron
,
Ohio
Home:
Akron
,
Ohio
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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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 Brigadier General Richard F. Abel, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Abel reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.