Richard Collins received his pilot wings and commission through the aviation cadet program in 1950. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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Richard
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Collins
1929
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
40th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Richard G. Collins, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a F-4D Aircraft Commander in the 40th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, PACIFIC Air Forces, in action in Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Richard G. Collins, 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 Collins 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
40th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, ThailandAction Date:
October 7, 1967
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-423 (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 Lieutenant Colonel Richard G. Collins, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as a F-4D Aircraft Commander in the 40th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, PACIFIC Air Forces, in action in Southeast Asia, on 7 October 1967. On that date, Lieutenant Colonel Collins led the first radar bombing attack against a highly defended airfield. Despite aggressive attacks by hostile aircraft, Lieutenant Colonel Collins maintained precise bombing formation and successfully destroyed his target. He subsequently engaged one MiG-17. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Colonel Collins has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
40th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Richard G. Collins, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a F-4D Aircraft Commander in the 40th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, PACIFIC Air Forces, in action in Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
40th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Richard G. Collins, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a F-4D Aircraft Commander in the 40th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, PACIFIC Air Forces, in action in Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.