John Jernigan graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1970. Upon graduation he pursued his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Oklahoma, receiving his degree in 1974 as an Air Force Medical Officer. He retired in 1999 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John G. Jernigan, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jernigan 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 Brigadier General John G. Jernigan, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Jernigan 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: Brigadier General John G. Jernigan, 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 Jernigan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.