Lester Lyles was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program upon graduation from Howard University in 1968. From 1999 to 2000 he served as the 28th Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force. He retired in 2003 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Lester
L.
Lyles
1946-04-20
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Born:
Washington
,
D. C.
Home:
Washington
,
D. C.
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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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 General Lester L. Lyles, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Lyles 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: General Lester L. Lyles, 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 Lyles 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: General Lester L. Lyles, 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 Lyles 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 Distinguished Service Medal
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 General Lester L. Lyles, 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 Lyles reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Lester L. Lyles, 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, United States Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, from 2000 to 2003. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lyles 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.