Kevin Chilton graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1976. He spent 11 years of his military career as a NASA astronaut and is the first Astronaut to reach 4-Star rank. He retired in 2011 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Kevin
Patrick
Chilton
November 3, 1954
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Born:
Los Angeles
,
California
Home:
Playa del Rey
,
California
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Superior 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 Kevin Patrick Chilton, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Chilton reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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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 Kevin Patrick Chilton, 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 Chilton 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 Kevin Patrick Chilton, 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 Chilton 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to General Kevin Patrick Chilton, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, from 2006 to 2007. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Chilton 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 Kevin Patrick Chilton, 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 Chilton 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to General Kevin Patrick Chilton, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, from 2007 to 2010. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Chilton 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Kevin Patrick Chilton, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. 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 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 Kevin Patrick Chilton, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Chilton 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Kevin Patrick Chilton, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Chilton reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.