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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 Major General Robert M. Bond (AFSN: AO-2225449/FR45558), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Bond distinguished himself as the Deputy Director for General Purpose Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff, Research, Development and Acquisition, Headquarters United States Air Force, from 25 June 1972 to 10 August 1978. During this period General Bond was a powerful advocate for force modernization and successfully melded the general purpose mission needs into viable development strategy which will have far reaching impact on the course of the Air Force for years to come. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bond reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    557th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    December 30, 1968

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Robert M. Bond (AFSN: AO-2225449/FR45558), United States Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as an F-4C Aircraft Commander of the 557th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Vietnam, PACIFIC Air Force, in action against an opposing armed force near Vinh Loi, Republic of Vietnam, on 30 December 1968. On that date, Major Bond led a mission to prevent the escape of a large hostile force which had eluded friendly ground forces. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Major Bond made repeated passes in marginal weather conditions, through extremely intense automatic weapons fire to deliver his ordnance with devastating accuracy. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Bond has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.