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Robert Bongiovi was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1969 upon graduation from the University of Notre Dame. He retired in 2003 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    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 Robert P. Bongiovi, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Bongiovi reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert P. Bongiovi, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bongiovi and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2000 – 2003

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert P. Bongiovi, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Deputy Director, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, from 2000 to 2003. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bongiovi 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.