(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major General Jay Homer Lindell, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lindell 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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Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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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 the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Jay Homer Lindell, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Lindell 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: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General Jay Homer Lindell, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lindell 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: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General Jay Homer Lindell, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lindell 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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Silver Star
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United States Air ForceRank:
MajorRegiment:
388th Tactical Fighter WingAction Date:
February 25, 1991
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Jay Homer Lindell, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-16 Fighter Pilot of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, in action near Ar Rumaytha, Iraq on 25 February 1991. On that date, Major Lindell directly prevented the capture or death of an eight-man Special Operations Forces team on a reconnaissance mission more than 200 miles beyond enemy lines. Major Lindell descended below a low cloud deck into the heart of the antiaircraft artillery envelope and helped located the eight-man Special Operations Forces team being overrun by Iraqi troops. During three separate one hour periods, he brought his ordnance to bear on the attacking force, stopping their advance and allowing the successful extraction of the Special Operations Forces team. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Lindell has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Jay Homer Lindell, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-16 Fighter Pilot of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Major Lindell reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.