Recipients

Allen Rigsby

Allen Rigsby was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1928 after receiving his bachelor of laws degree from the University of Oklahoma.…
Daniel Riley

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Daniel Riley transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch…
James Riley

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, James Riley transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch…
Teddy Rinebarger

Teddy Rinebarger was commissioned in 1964 through the Air Force Officer Training School. He retired in 1993 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
David Rippetoe

David Rippetoe was commissioned during World War II through the Aviation Cadet program, but left active duty in 1945, at which time he entered the…
Pedro Rivera

Pedro Rivera entered the Air Force in 1974 with a direct commission as a pediatrician, and served as a Medical Officer until his retirement in…
Jack Rives

Jack Rives was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1974 upon graduation from the University of Georgia School of Law. From 2004…
Sam Parish

Sam Parish enlisted in the Air Force in 1954 and in 1973 he graduated from the first class of the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy at…
Karen Rizzuti

Karen Rizzuti was commissioned in 1986 through the Air Force Officer Training School. In 2012 she was appointed a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General, and…
Charles Roadman

After serving as a Medical Officer in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Charles Roadman transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it…
Charles Roadman

Charles entered the Air Force in May 1968. After receiving his medical degree, he completed his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Keesler…
James Roan

James Roan was commissioned as a first lieutenant in September 1960 and served as assistant staff judge advocate at Headquarters Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center,…