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Christopher Adams was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1952 after graduating from East Texas State University. He retired in 1983 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Christopher S. Adams, Jr., 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 Adams 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:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1983

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Christopher S. Adams, Jr., 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, culminating as Chief of Staff, Strategic Air Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, from 1982 to 1983. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Adams 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.