A. Bowen Ballard enlisted in the Air National Guard in 1965 and was commissioned in 1967. He retired in 2003 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

A. Bowen Ballard enlisted in the Air National Guard in 1965 and was commissioned in 1967. He retired in 2003 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.



Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General A. Bowen Ballard, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Ballard reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General A. Bowen Ballard, 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, culminating as Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, from 1999 to 2003. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ballard 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.