Robert Elder was commissioned in 1975 after graduating from the University of Detroit. He retired in 2009 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Robert
J.
Elder
, Jr.
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
2006 – 2009
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert J. Elder, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Commander, EIGHTH Air Force, Air Combat Command, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana; and Joint Functional Component Commander for Space and Global Strike, U.S. Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, from 2006 to 2009. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Elder 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.
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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 Robert J. Elder, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Elder 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 Robert J. Elder, Jr., 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 Elder 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert J. Elder, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Elder 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert J. Elder, 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 Elder 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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General Robert J. Elder, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Elder 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 Robert J. Elder, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Elder reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.