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Christopher Weggeman was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1987 upon graduation from Purdue University. In 2012 he was appointed a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General, and in 2016 he received his second star as a Major General.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Christopher Phillip Weggeman, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Weggeman reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    388th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Operation Desert Storm

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Christopher Phillip Weggeman, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, in action against the enemy in the Persian Gulf during Operation DESERT STORM, in 1991. 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.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Christopher Phillip Weggeman, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Weggeman reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Christopher Phillip Weggeman, 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 Weggeman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Christopher Phillip Weggeman, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Weggeman reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Christopher Phillip Weggeman, 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 Weggeman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.