Craig McKinley was commissioned in 1974 as a distinguished graduate of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Southern Methodist University. He served from 2008 to 2012 as Chief of the National Guard Bureau, He is the first officer from the National Guard to ever achieve 4-star rank. He retired in 2008 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Craig
Richard
McKinley
May 6, 1952
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Born:
Jacksonville
,
Florida
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
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November 17, 2008 – September 6, 2012
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Craig Richard McKinley, 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 Chief of the National Guard Bureau from 17 November 2008 to 6 September 2012. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McKinley 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.
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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 Craig Richard McKinley, 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 McKinley 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 Craig Richard McKinley, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McKinley reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Craig Richard McKinley, 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 McKinley 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 the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Craig Richard McKinley, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General McKinley reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.