Jay Blume was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1963 upon graduation from Texas A & M University. He retired in 1996 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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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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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
309th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Tuy Hoa Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Jay D. Blume, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Pilot in the 309th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Tuy Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1968. 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 Jay D. Blume, 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, Lowry Training Center, Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado, and subsequently as Special Assistant for Base Closure, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 1992 to 1996. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Blume 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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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 Jay D. Blume, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Blume 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Jay D. Blume, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Blume reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Jay D. Blume, 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 Blume and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.