Merrill McPeak was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1957 after graduating from San Diego State College. From 1966 to 1968 he flew with the Air Force “Thunderbirds” Demonstration Team. As an F-4 pilot in Vietnam, he earned the Silver Star and two Distinguished Flying Crosses. From 1990 to 1994 he served as the 14th Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and retired in 1994 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Merrill
Anthony
McPeak
1936
–
Born:
Santa Rosa
,
California
Home:
Santa Rosa
,
California
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force 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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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
612th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Phu Cat Air BaseAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Merrill Anthony McPeak, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100D Pilot with the 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and later as Commander, Operation Commando Sabre (Misty Fast FACs), Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Merrill Anthony McPeak, 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, TWELFTH Air Force and Commander, U.S. Southern Command Air Forces, Bergstrom Air Force Base, Texas; and subsequently as Commander in Chief, Pacific Air Forces, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, from 1987 to 1990. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McPeak 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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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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 General Merrill Anthony McPeak, 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 Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from 1990 to 1994. The distinctive accomplishments of General McPeak reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Merrill Anthony McPeak, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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, culminating as Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from 1990 to 1994. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McPeak 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Merrill Anthony McPeak, 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 McPeak 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Merrill Anthony McPeak, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McPeak 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:
MajorBatallion:
612th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Phu Cat Air BaseAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Merrill Anthony McPeak, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as an F-100D Pilot with the 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and later as Commander, Operation Commando Sabre (Misty Fast FACs), Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in Southeast Asia in 1969. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
612th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Phu Cat Air BaseAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Merrill Anthony McPeak, 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 an F-100D Pilot with the 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and later as Commander, Operation Commando Sabre (Misty Fast FACs), Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in 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.