Charles Holland graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Class of 1968. He retired in 2003 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Charles
R.
Holland
January 21, 1946
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Charles R. Holland, 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 Holland 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 Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Charles R. Holland, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Holland 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 Charles R. Holland, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Holland 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:
CaptainBatallion:
16th Special Operations SquadronDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Charles R. Holland, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an AC-130E/H Aircraft Commander, 16th Special Operations Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in Southeast Asia, in 1973. 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Charles R. Holland, 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, Headquarters U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, from 2000 to 2003. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Holland 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 Charles R. Holland, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Holland 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 Charles R. Holland, 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 Holland and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.