Charles Croom was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1973 upon graduation from Rutgers University. He retired in 2008 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Charles
E.
Croom
, Jr.
Awards Received
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Charles E. Croom, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Croom 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: Lieutenant General Charles E. Croom, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Croom 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 Lieutenant General Charles E. Croom, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Croom 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 Lieutenant General Charles E. Croom, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Croom reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Charles E. Croom, Jr., 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, Defense Information Systems Agency, and Commander, Joint Task Force – Global Network Operations, Arlington, Virginia, from 2005 to 2008. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Croom 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.