(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Bruce M. Carskadon, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an HH-53 Aircraft Commander of the 37th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron, DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, 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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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Bruce M. Carskadon, 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, culminating as Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas; and subsequently as Mobilization Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.,, from 1998 to 2003. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Carskadon culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States Air ForceRank:
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37th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Bruce M. Carskadon, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an HH-53 Aircraft Commander of the 37th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron, DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, 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.