Rudolf Peksens was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1966 upon graduation from Tufts University. He retired in 1995 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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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Rudolf F. Peksens, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-52 Pilot of the 410th Bombardment Wing during Arc Light missions in Southeast Asia in 1968, and as an RF-4C Pilot of the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of Vietnam in 1970, in action against the enemy 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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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 Rudolf F. Peksens, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Peksens reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Rudolf F. Peksens, 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 a B-52 Pilot of the 410th Bombardment Wing during Arc Light missions in Southeast Asia in 1968, and as an RF-4C Pilot of the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of Vietnam in 1970, in action against the enemy 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 Rudolf F. Peksens, 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 Peksens and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.