Michael Compton was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1983 upon graduation from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. In 2011 he was appointed a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General, and in 2014 received his second star as a Major General.
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Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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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 Michael B. Compton, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Compton reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Michael B. Compton, 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 Compton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.