Malcom Armstrong was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1964 upon graduating from Louisiana State University. He retired in 1995 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
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Awards Received
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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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 Lieutenant General Malcom B. Armstrong, 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General Armstrong reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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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 Lieutenant General Malcom B. Armstrong, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Armstrong reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Malcom B. Armstrong, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Malcom B. Armstrong, 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, culminating as Commander, TWENTH-FIRST Air Force, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, from 1992 to 1995. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Armstrong 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.