George Muellner was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1967 upon graduation from the University of Illinois. He retired in 1998 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant 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 Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantRegiment:
8th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant George K. Muellner, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot with the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam; and subsequently as Wing Weapons Officer, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1968 – 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: Lieutenant General George K. Muellner, 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 Muellner 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 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 George K. Muellner, 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 Muellner 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 LieutenantRegiment:
8th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant George K. Muellner, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot with the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam; and subsequently as Wing Weapons Officer, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1968 – 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantRegiment:
8th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant George K. Muellner, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot with the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam; and subsequently as Wing Weapons Officer, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1968 – 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantRegiment:
8th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant George K. Muellner, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot with the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam; and subsequently as Wing Weapons Officer, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1968 – 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.