Kenneth Hess was commissioned in 1969 through the Air Force Officer Training School He retired in 2004 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kenneth W. Hess, 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 Hess 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kenneth W. Hess, 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 Hess 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 the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Kenneth W. Hess, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Hess reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
2000 – 2002
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kenneth W. Hess, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 as Dire3ctor of Command and Control, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air and Space Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 2000 to 2002. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hess 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
2002 – 2004
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kenneth W. Hess, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of 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 Air Force Chief of Safety, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., and Commander, Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, from 2002 to 2004. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hess 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
535th Tactical Airlift SquadronDivision:
Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Kenneth W. Hess, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot in the 535th Tactical Airlift Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kenneth W. Hess, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hess 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 Kenneth W. Hess, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Hess reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.