Patrick Gamble was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program upon graduation from Texas A & M University in 1967. During the Vietnam War he flew 394 combat missions as a Forward Air Controller in an O-1 Bird Dog. He retired in 2001 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Patrick
K.
Gamble
November 12, 1945
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Born:
Fresno
,
California
Awards Received
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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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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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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 Patrick K. Gamble, 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 Gamble 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 Patrick K. Gamble, 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 Gamble 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: General Patrick K. Gamble, 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 Commander, Alaskan Command, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, 11th Air Force and Joint Task Force Alaska, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska from 1996 to 1997. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gamble 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: First Lieutenant Patrick K. Gamble, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller in an O-1 Bird Dog, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1969 to 1970. 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Patrick K. Gamble, 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 Gamble 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 Patrick K. Gamble, 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, culminating as Commander, Pacific Air Forces, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, from 1998 to 2001. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gamble and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.