Sam Westbrook graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1963. He retired in 1991 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Sam
Wilkins
Westbrook
, III
1941
–
Born:
Orlando
,
Florida
Home:
Grandview
,
Missouri
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Sam Wilkins Westbrook, III, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Westbrook 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: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Sam Wilkins Westbrook, III, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Westbrook 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
June 14, 1986 – July 8, 1989
Department of the Air Force, Special Order BG-527 (June 30, 1989)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Sam Wilkins Westbrook, III, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commandant of Cadets, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, from 14 June 1986 to 8 July 1989. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Westbrook 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Sam Wilkins Westbrook, III, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States.The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Westbrook culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Sam Wilkins Westbrook, III, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Westbrook and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.