Jack Briggs graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1986. He retired in 2017 as a U.S. Air Force Major General
Sponsored by:
Jack
Leroy
Briggs
, II
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air Force
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Jack Leroy Briggs, II, United States Air Force, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major General Jack Leroy Briggs, II, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Briggs 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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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 Jack Leroy Briggs, II, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Briggs reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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 Jack Leroy Briggs, II, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Briggs reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.