Gaylord Green graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1964. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Gaylord Green graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1964. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.



The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America has presented the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel Gaylord Bruce Green, United States Air Force, for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security and the defense of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Green reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel Gaylord Bruce Green, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Green 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.