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Carl
N.
Beer
1935

–

Born:

Buckhannon

, 

West Virginia

Home:

Hagerstown

, 

Maryland

Carl Beer was commissioned through the Air Force Aviation cadet program. He retired in 1985 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Carl N. Beer, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Beer reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Carl N. Beer, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot with the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1985

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Carl N. Beer, 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 Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans, U.S. Air Force Space Command and Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans for the North American Aerospace Defense Command, with consolidated headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, from 1982 to 1985. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Beer 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Carl N. Beer, 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-4 Pilot with the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 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.