Roy Bridges graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1965. He retired in 1996 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Roy
Dubard
Bridges
, Jr.
July 19, 1943
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished 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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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
416th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction 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 Captain Roy Dubard Bridges, Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Pilot of the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969. 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
August 28, 1991 – June 30, 1996
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 Roy Dubard Bridges, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Bridges distinguished himself as Commander, Air Force Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, and as Director of Requirements, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, from 28 August 1991 to 30 June 1996. During this period, General Bridges planned the successful merger of 4950th and 412th Test Wings_the biggest aircraft test capability consolidation in recent Air Force history_and assured successful C-17, B-2, F-15E test program completions. As command Product Management mission Element Board chairman, he refined the strategic plan building a road map for the command’s program management mission. He charged service and industry pollution prevention teams to act, resulting in successful prototypes of alternatives to hazardous materials, reducing defense industry waste streams. He led implementation of command Acquisition Reform Initiatives and Base Realignment and Closure Commission beddown planning. His visionary leadership set the stage for a stronger, more competitive command to provide technologically superior weapon systems for our Nation’s defense. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bridges culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
416th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction 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 Captain Roy Dubard Bridges, Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Pilot of the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969. 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 the Legion of Merit to Major General Roy Dubard Bridges, Jr., 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 Bridges 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 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Roy Dubard Bridges, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Bridges reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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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 Roy Dubard Bridges, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Bridges 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:
CaptainBatallion:
416th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction 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 Captain Roy Dubard Bridges, Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Pilot of the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969. 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.