John Dallager graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1969. As a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War, he received three Distinguished Flying Crosses. As a Lieutenant General he returned to the Academy to serve as its 15th Superintendent from 2000 to 2003. He resigned in 2003 in the wake of sex scandals at the Academy and was demoted upon retirement to Major General.
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John
Rives
Dallager
March 4, 1947
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
469th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant John Rives Dallager, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4E Strike Pilot and Tiger fast forward air controller, 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
469th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant John Rives Dallager, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4E Strike Pilot and Tiger fast forward air controller, 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. 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 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General John Rives Dallager, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Dallager 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 ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
469th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant John Rives Dallager, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4E Strike Pilot and Tiger fast forward air controller, 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. 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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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 Major General John Rives Dallager, 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 Dallager 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 John Rives Dallager, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Dallager 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 the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Rives Dallager, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dallager 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 Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Rives Dallager, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Dallager reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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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 Major General John Rives Dallager, 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 Dallager 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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General John Rives Dallager, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Dallager reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.