Michael McMahan was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1970 upon graduation from Texas Tech University. He retired in 2003 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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 Brigadier General Michael C. McMahan, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General McMahan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Michael C. McMahan, 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 McMahan 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant Michael C. McMahan, 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 of the 20thy Tactical Air Support Squadron, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam; and subsequently with the 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1972 to 1973. 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 Michael C. McMahan, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General McMahan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.