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Michael Boera was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1981 upon graduation from the University of Colorado-Boulder. He retired in 2014 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Michael R. Boera, 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 Boera and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Michael R. Boera, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Boera reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • 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 Michael R. Boera, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Boera reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2012 – 2014

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Michael R. Boera, 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 Director of Programs, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Programs, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 2012 to 2014. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Boera 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:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    Operation Desert Storm

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Michael R. Boera, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in support of Operation DESERT Storm in 1991. 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

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Michael R. Boera, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Boera and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.