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James
Alan
Hawkins

Born:

, 

Michigan

James Hawkins graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1973. He retired in 2008 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1999 – 2001
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James Alan Hawkins, 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 as Commander, 89th Airlift Wing, Air Mobility Command, Andrews Air Force Base, from 1999 to 2001. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hawkins and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2006 – 2008
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James Alan Hawkins, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander, 18th Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, from 2006 to 2008. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hawkins 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.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2001
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General James Alan Hawkins, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as VDJS, Joint Staff, in 2001. The distinctive accomplishments of General Hawkins reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1995 – 1997
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    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 James Alan Hawkins, 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, as Chief of Staff, While House Military Office, from 1995 to 1997. The distinctive accomplishments of General Hawkins reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.