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Vernon
Chong

Vernon Chong entered military service in 1963 following the completion of a residency in general surgery. He retired in 1994 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    December 1, 1981 – February 11, 1987
    Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-528 (June 19, 1987)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Vernon Chong, 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 as Commander, Malcolm Grow U.S. Air Force Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, and subsequently as Command Surgeon, Headquarters, Military Air Lift Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, from 1 December 1981 to 11 February 1982. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Chong and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Vernon Chong, 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 Chong and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Vernon Chong, 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 Chong and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.