Gary North was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1976 upon graduation from North Carolina University. He flew combat missions in the Gulf War (1991) and is recipient of two Distinguished Flying Crosses with combat “V”. He retired in 2012 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
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1954
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Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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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
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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 General Gary Lewis North, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General North reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
19th Tactical Fighter SquadronAction Date:
Operation Desert Storm
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Gary Lewis North, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot and as Assistant Operations Officer, 19th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in action in the Persian Gulf during Operation DESERT STORM in 1991. 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: General Gary Lewis North, 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 North 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 Superior Service Medal
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 General Gary Lewis North, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General North 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 Gary Lewis North, 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 North 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:
ColonelBatallion:
19th Tactical Fighter SquadronAction Date:
Operation Desert Storm
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Gary Lewis North, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot and as Assistant Operations Officer, 19th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in action in the Persian Gulf during Operation DESERT STORM in 1991. 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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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 Gary Lewis North, 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 North 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 Gary Lewis North, 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, Pacific Air Forces; Air Component Commander for U.S. Pacific Command; and Executive Director, Pacific Air Combat Operations Staff, Hickam AFB, Hawaii, from 2009 to 2012. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General North 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.
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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 Gary Lewis North, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General North reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.