James Richards was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1969 upon graduation from Texas A & M University. He retired in 1996 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James M. Richards, 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 Richards 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: Brigadier General James M. Richards, 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 Richards 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Second LieutenantBatallion:
20th Tactical Air Support SquadronDivision:
Quang Tri Combat Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant James M. Richards, 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 OV-10 Forward Air Controller, 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, Quang Tri Combat Base, Republic of Vietnam; and subsequently with the 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron, Pleiku Combat Base, Republic of Vietnam, from January 1971 to December 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:
Second LieutenantBatallion:
20th Tactical Air Support SquadronDivision:
Quang Tri Combat Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant James M. Richards, 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 OV-10 Forward Air Controller, 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, Quang Tri Combat Base, Republic of Vietnam; and subsequently with the 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron, Pleiku Combat Base, Republic of Vietnam, from January 1971 to December 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:
Second LieutenantBatallion:
20th Tactical Air Support SquadronDivision:
Quang Tri Combat Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant James M. Richards, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an OV-10 Forward Air Controller, 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, Quang Tri Combat Base, Republic of Vietnam; and subsequently with the 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron, Pleiku Combat Base, Republic of Vietnam, from January 1971 to December 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: Brigadier General James M. Richards, 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 Richards and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.