Donald Pettit was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1974 upon graduation from the University of Miami, Miami, Florida. He retired in 2002 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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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 Major General Donald P. Pettit, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Pettit 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:
August 18, 1999 – July 31, 2002
Department of the Air Force, Special Order G-194 (May 20, 2002)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Donald P. Pettit, 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 as Commander, 45th Space Wing; Director, Eastern Range; and Deputy Department of Defense Manager for Manned Space Flight Support, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, from 18 August 1999 to 31 July 2002. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Pettit 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.