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Philip Killey was Adjutant General of the South Dakota National Guard, and served from 1993 to 1994 as Chief of the National Guard Bureau. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Philip G. Killey, 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    December 2, 1993 – January 1, 1994

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Philip G. Killey, 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 Chief of the National Guard Bureau, from 2 December 1993 to 1 January 1994. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Killey reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Regiment:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Philip G. Killey, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 fighter pilot in the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in Southeast Asia, from 1967 to 1968.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    January 1994 – January 1998

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Philip G. Killey, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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, FIRST Air Force and Continental United States North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, from January 1994 to January 1998. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Killey culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.