Randal Gelwix was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1971 upon graduation from Kansas State University. He retired in 2001 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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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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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
25th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Randal C. Gelwix, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 25th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia. 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: Brigadier General Randal C. Gelwix, 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 Gelwix 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 Brigadier General Randal C. Gelwix, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Gelwix 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: Brigadier General Randal C. Gelwix, 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 Gelwix and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.