Joseph Brown was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1980 upon graduation from Virginia Military Institute. While serving on active duty as an Air Force Major General, he and his wife were both killed in the crash of a private airplane in 2013.
Sponsored by:
Joseph
D.
Brown
, IV
DNB (2013)
1959
–
April 19, 2013
Born:
Charlottesville
,
Virginia
Awards Received
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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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Joseph D. Brown, IV, 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 Brown 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 Major General Joseph D. Brown, IV, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Brown 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 Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Joseph D. Brown, IV, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Brown reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air Force
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Joseph D. Brown, IV, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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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 Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Joseph D. Brown, IV, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Brown 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 Major General Joseph D. Brown, IV, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Brown reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.