Sam Parish enlisted in the Air Force in 1954 and in 1973 he graduated from the first class of the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Gunter Air Force Station, Alabama. In 1983 he was selected the Eighth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, serving in that top enlisted post until his retirement in 1986. Awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal upon his retirement, he was the FIRST enlisted airman to ever receive that high award.
Sponsored by:
Sam
E.
Parish
October 2, 1937
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Born:
Mariana
,
Florida
Home:
Malone
,
Florida
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Sergeant Sam E. Parish, 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 Chief Master Sergeant Parish 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:
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air ForceAction Date:
August 1, 1983 – June 30, 1986
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Sam E. Parish, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from 1 August 1983 to 30 June 1986. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Chief Master Sergeant Parish 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.