Anthony Bell was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1971 upon graduation from Duquesne University. He retired in 2001 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Anthony Bell was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1971 upon graduation from Duquesne University. He retired in 2001 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.



(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Anthony W. “Bud” Bell, 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, culminating as Director for Command, Control, and Communications and Computer Systems, U.S. Joint Forces Command, Norfolk Naval Base, Virginia, from 2000 to 2001. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bell 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.

Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Anthony W. “Bud” Bell, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Bell reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.