Charles Simpson graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1972. He retired in 2007 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Charles Simpson graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1972. He retired in 2007 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.






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 Charles Newton Simpson, 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 General Simpson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

(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 Charles Newton Simpson, 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 Simpson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

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

Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Charles Newton Simpson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Simpson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

(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 Charles Newton Simpson, 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 Simpson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.