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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Anderson Watkins Atkinson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot and Deputy Commanding Officer, Operations, 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1978
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Anderson Watkins Atkinson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1977 to 1978. The distinctive accomplishments of General Atkinson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Regiment:

    366th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Anderson Watkins Atkinson, 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 as Deputy Commanding Officer, Operations, 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Atkinson and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Anderson Watkins Atkinson, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States at Sheppard Technical Training Center, from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Atkinson and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Anderson Watkins Atkinson, 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 with the 3560th Pilot Training Wing from 1969 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Atkinson and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1979 – 1980
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Anderson Watkins Atkinson, 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 with the Defense Intelligence Agency from 1979 to 1980. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Atkinson 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.