Ronald Fogleman graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Class of 1963. Flying combat in the Vietnam War, he earned a Silver Star and two Distinguished Flying Crosses. In 1994 he was appointed the 15th Chief of Staff of the Air Force. Citing “a variety of reasons” that included differences over responsibility for failing to defend against a terrorist attack that killed 19 U.S. servicemen in Saudi Arabia, he opted for early retirement and retired in 1997 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
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January 27, 1942
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense 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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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
510th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Bien Hoa Air Base, VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Ronald Robert Fogleman, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of an F-100 Fighter Plane of the 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia, in 1969. 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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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
July 1990 – August 1992
Department of Defense Order 92-318 (August 10, 1992)The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Ronald Robert Fogleman, United States Air Force, for exceptionally distinguished service ad Deputy Commander in Chief, United Nations Command; as Deputy Commander, United States Forces Korea; as Commander, SEVENTH Air Force; as Commander, United States Air Forces Korea, and as Commander, Air Component Command, Headquarters, United States Forces, Korea, from July 1990 to August 1992. General Fogleman’s insight, dedication and forceful leadership forged significant improvements in combined forces capabilities supporting the Korean armistice. He directed key military readiness initiatives which led to fundamental improvement in North-South dialogue, a precursor to national reunification. He played a critical role in reducing United States military force presence, transitioning military leading roles from American to Korean and reassessing the necessity for United States bases and units. Basing military strategy improvements upon the operational art of war, he instituted significant air campaign changes at the strategic, operational and tactical levels. The distinctive accomplishments of General Fogleman reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
October 25, 1994 – August 31, 1997
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Ronald Robert Fogleman, United States Air Force, for exceptionally distinguished service as Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, from 25 October 1994 to 31 August 1997. In this critical position, General Fogleman’s exceptional leadership and charismatic statesmanship promoted national policy objectives and strengthened the world’s most respected air and space force. As one of the nation’s foremost military leaders, he constantly reaffirmed the vital role air and space power plays in our nation’s security. In fulfilling this role, the Air Force delivered spectacular results throughout General Fogleman’s tenure whether conducting humanitarian mission in Africa, peacekeeping operations in the former Yugoslavia, or enforcing United Nations sanctions in Iraq. In his statesman role, General Fogleman hosted the first Global Air chief’s Conference which brought together air chiefs from 87 nations. During this historic event, the air chiefs from around the world discussed the role of air and space forces in shaping a more stable and peaceful world. Beyond his roles as leader and statesman, General Fogleman is also a visionary. To ensure the Air Force meets the nation’s future security needs, he personally guided an intensive 18-month effort to develop a comprehensive vision for the Air Force and a long-range plan to realize the vision. This new vision and the long-range plan will transform the United States Air Force from the world’s most respected air and space force today, to the premier space and air forces of the 21st Century. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fogleman culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
March 22, 1986 – June 27, 1990
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 Ronald Robert Fogleman, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Fogleman distinguished himself as Deputy Director and Director, Directorate of Programs and Evaluation, Deputy Chief of Staff, Programs and Resources, Headquarters United States Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, from 22 March 1986 to 27 June 1990. During this period, General Fogleman’s outstanding achievements and his dynamic leadership, initiative and outstanding knowledge of the Planning, Programming and Budgeting System resulted in the development of the 100 billion dollars per year Air Force program and the strengthening of the national defense of this country. By expertly guiding the Air Force’s careful evaluation of its investments in the areas of research and development, procurement, operations and maintenance, military construction and personnel, he successfully recognized problems, found inconsistencies and offered solutions that efficiently matched programs against available resources while maintaining an effective warfighting capability. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fogleman reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to General Ronald Robert Fogleman, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fogleman 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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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
October 25, 1994 – August 31, 1997
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General Ronald Robert Fogleman, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Fogleman distinguished himself as Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, from 25 October 1994 to 31 August 1997. In this critical position, General Fogleman’s exceptional leadership and charismatic statesmanship promoted national policy objectives and strengthened the world’s most respected air and space force. As one of the nation’s foremost military leaders, he constantly reaffirmed the vital role air and space power plays in our nation’s security. In fulfilling this role, the Air Force delivered spectacular results throughout General Fogleman’s tenure whether conducting humanitarian mission in Africa, peacekeeping operations in the former Yugoslavia, or enforcing United Nations sanctions in Iraq. In his statesman role, General Fogleman hosted the first Global Air chief’s Conference which brought together air chiefs from 87 nations. During this historic event, the air chiefs from around the world discussed the role of air and space forces in shaping a more stable and peaceful world. Beyond his roles as leader and statesman, General Fogleman is also a visionary. To ensure the Air Force meets the nation’s future security needs, he personally guided an intensive 18-month effort to develop a comprehensive vision for the Air Force and a long-range plan to realize the vision. This new vision and the long-range plan will transform the United States Air Force from the world’s most respected air and space force today, to the premier space and air forces of the 21st Century. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fogleman culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to General Ronald Robert Fogleman, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fogleman 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:
CaptainBatallion:
510th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Bien Hoa Air Base, VietnamAction Date:
March 13, 1969
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-2868 (July 17, 1969)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Ronald Robert Fogleman, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as Pilot of an F-100 Fighter Plane of the 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia, on 13 March 1969. On that date, as an F-100F Forward Air Controller, while conducting attacks against a major infiltration route, Captain Fogleman repeatedly flew through intense barrages of hostile flak to pinpoint targets for attacking fighters. His aggressiveness and courage in the face of marginal weather, mountainous terrain, darkness, and intense hostile fire were instrumental in the successful destruction of hostile anti-aircraft artillery sites. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Fogleman has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralRegiment:
United States Transportation CommandDivision:
Scott Air Force Base, IllinoisAction Date:
August 1992 – October 1994
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Ronald Robert Fogleman, United States Air Force, for exceptionally distinguished service as Commander in Chief, United States Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, from August 1992 to October 1994. General Fogleman provided direction, guidance, and support to more than 150 joint deployment exercises including strategic and commercial lift for deployment, sustainment, and redeployment of forces worldwide. He improved the worldwide airlift channel system through an extensive bottom-up review of the entire process. This massive review led to improvements that will result in a $315 million annual savings to the Defense Transportation System. Assessing the rapidly changing strategic environment and its impact upon the Department of Defense, General Fogleman conceptualized the Defense Transportation System of the future which will support National Security and warfighting strategies well into the next century. He implemented quality as a way of life within the United States Transportation Command enabling a rapid and smooth expansion of the command’s mission and responsibilities. The distinctive accomplishments of General Fogleman reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
October 25, 1994 – August 31, 1997
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to General Ronald Robert Fogleman, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Fogleman distinguished himself as Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, from 25 October 1994 to 31 August 1997. In this critical position, General Fogleman’s exceptional leadership and charismatic statesmanship promoted national policy objectives and strengthened the world’s most respected air and space force. As one of the nation’s foremost military leaders, he constantly reaffirmed the vital role air and space power plays in our nation’s security. In fulfilling this role, the Air Force delivered spectacular results throughout General Fogleman’s tenure whether conducting humanitarian mission in Africa, peacekeeping operations in the former Yugoslavia, or enforcing United Nations sanctions in Iraq. In his statesman role, General Fogleman hosted the first Global Air chief’s Conference which brought together air chiefs from 87 nations. During this historic event, the air chiefs from around the world discussed the role of air and space forces in shaping a more stable and peaceful world. Beyond his roles as leader and statesman, General Fogleman is also a visionary. To ensure the Air Force meets the nation’s future security needs, he personally guided an intensive 18-month effort to develop a comprehensive vision for the Air Force and a long-range plan to realize the vision. This new vision and the long-range plan will transform the United States Air Force from the world’s most respected air and space force today, to the premier space and air forces of the 21st Century. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fogleman culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.