Jack Holbein was commissioned in 1971 through the Air Force Officer Training School after graduating from St. Joseph’s College, Renssalaer, Indiana. He retired in 2003 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Jack Holbein was commissioned in 1971 through the Air Force Officer Training School after graduating from St. Joseph’s College, Renssalaer, Indiana. He retired in 2003 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.






Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Jack R. Holbein, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Holbein reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Jack R. Holbein, Jr., 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 Holbein and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Jack R. Holbein, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Holbein reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

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 Jack R. Holbein, Jr., 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General Holbein reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

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 Jack R. Holbein, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Holbein reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.