Robert Oaks graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1959. He retired in 1994 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Robert
Charles
Oaks
February 14, 1936
–
Born:
Los Angeles
,
California
Home:
Provo
,
Utah
Awards Received
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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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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Robert Charles Oaks, 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 Oaks 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 ColonelBatallion:
416th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Robert Charles Oaks, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Pilot of the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia from 1965 to 1966. 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 Robert C. Oaks, 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 Oaks 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 Robert Charles Oaks, 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 of Air Training Command with headquarters at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, from 1990 to 1994. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Oaks 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Robert Charles Oaks, 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 Oaks and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.