James Rhodes graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1959. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
James
Mauran
Rhodes
, Jr.
1937
–
December 8, 2013
Born:
Santa Monica
,
California
Home:
Bellevue
,
Nebraska
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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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 Brigadier General James Mauran Rhodes, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Rhodes reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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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 Brigadier General James Mauran Rhodes, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Rhodes 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: Brigadier General James Mauran Rhodes, Jr., 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 Rhodes 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major James Mauran Rhodes, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Instructor Pilot at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, during 65 combat missions over North Vietnam in 1964; and subsequently as a Flight Commander with the 8th Special Operations Squadron (Fighter) at Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major James Mauran Rhodes, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Instructor Pilot at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, during 65 combat missions over North Vietnam in 1964; and subsequently as a Flight Commander with the 8th Special Operations Squadron (Fighter) at Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major James Mauran Rhodes, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Instructor Pilot at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, during 65 combat missions over North Vietnam in 1964; and subsequently as a Flight Commander with the 8th Special Operations Squadron (Fighter) at Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. 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.