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Jack
Kyle
Farris
1934

–

Born:

Fennimore

, 

Wisconsin

Jack Farris graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1957. He retired in 1989 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    12th Air Commando Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Jack Kyle Farris, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 12th Air Commando Squadron 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 on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1986 – 1989

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Jack Kyle Farris, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Vice Commander, FIFTEENTH Air Force, from 1986 to 1989. The distinctive accomplishments of General Farris reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1984 – 1986

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Jack Kyle Farris, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Planning and Analysis, Headquarters Strategic Air Command, and Deputy Director for the Single Integrated Operational Plan of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff, from 1984 to 1986. The distinctive accomplishments of General Farris reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1979

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Jack Kyle Farris, 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 as Deputy Commandant of Cadets, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, from 1977 to 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Farris and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1979 – 1981

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Jack Kyle Farris, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 2d Bomb Wing, from 1979 to 1981. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Farris and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.