Marcelite Harris was commissioned in 1965 through Officer Training School. She was the first woman aircraft maintenance officer, one of the first two women air officers commanding at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the first woman deputy commander for maintenance. She retired in 1997 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Marcelite J. Harris, 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 Harris and her dedicated contributions in the service of her country reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Marcelite J. Harris, 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 Harris and her dedicated contributions in the service of her country reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.