James Bankers was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1968 upon graduation from North Dakota State University in Fargo. He retired in 2006 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
2000 – 2006
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James D. Bankers, 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, Twenty Second Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, Dobbins Air Force Base, Georgia, from 2000 to 2006. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bankers 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
604th Special Operations SquadronDivision:
Bien Hoa Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant James D. Bankers, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot in the 604th Special Operations Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, from 1969 to 1970. 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.