James Chambers was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1959 upon graduation from Bradley University. He retired in 1994 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
James
E.
Chambers
1936
–
Born:
Havana
,
Illinois
Home:
Havana
,
Illinois
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel James E. Chambers, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Pilot in the 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and later as an F-4 Pilot with the 497th Tactical Fighter Wing, in action over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967 and 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel James E. Chambers, 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-105 Pilot in the 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and later as an F-4 Pilot with the 497th Tactical Fighter Wing, in action over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967 and 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General James E. Chambers, 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 Chambers 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel James E. Chambers, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Pilot in the 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and later as an F-4 Pilot with the 497th Tactical Fighter Wing, in action over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967 and 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel James E. Chambers, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Pilot in the 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and later as an F-4 Pilot with the 497th Tactical Fighter Wing, in action over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967 and 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 Lieutenant General James E. Chambers, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Chambers reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.