Richard Marr was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1969 upon graduation from the University of Arkansas. He retired in 2000 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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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 Richard C. Marr, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Marr reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
17th Special Operations SquadronDivision:
Phan Rang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
April 4, 1971
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-3364 (November 12, 1971)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Richard C. Marr, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an AC-119 Pilot with the 17th Special Operations Squadron, Phan Rang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia on 4 April 1971. 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: Major General Richard C. Marr, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third 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 Marr 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: Major General Richard C. Marr, 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 Marr 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: Major General Richard C. Marr, 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 Marr and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.