Robert Kelley was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1956 upon graduation from Rutgers University. During the Vietnam War as an F-4 fighter pilot, he flew 119 combat missions and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. From 1981 to 1983 he served as the 9th Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado. He retired in 1986 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Robert
E.
Kelley
1933
–
Born:
Albany
,
New York
Home:
New Canaan
,
Connecticut
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert E. Kelley, 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 Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, from 1981 to 1983. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kelley 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
366th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
DaNang Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Robert E. Kelley, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert E. Kelley, 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 Kelley and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.