John Batbie enlisted in the Army in 1966 and served as an Armor Officer and helicopter pilot before joining the Air Force Reserve in 1972. He retired in 2005 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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John
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain John J. Batbie, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia in 1972. 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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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 Major General John J. Batbie, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Batbie reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John J. Batbie, 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 Batbie 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
2001 – 2005
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John J. Batbie, Jr., 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, culminating as Vice Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, and subsequently as Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, from 2001 to 2005. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Batbie 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.