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Elaine Knight enlisted in the Air Force in 1973, serving as a communications center specialist and as an Air Force recruiter. She was commissioned in 1978 through the Officer Training School. She retired in 2008 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Elaine L. Knight, 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 Knight and her dedicated contributions in the service of her country reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Elaine L. Knight, 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 Knight and her dedicated contributions in the service of her country reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.