Gary Pfingston enlisted in the Ai8r Force in 1962 and spent his early career as a B-52 Bomber Crew Chief. During the Vietnam War he served at U-Tapao Royal Thai Air Base from 1972 to 1973. In 1990 he was selected the Tenth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, and served in that post until he retired in 1994.
Sponsored by:
Gary
R.
Pfingston
January 2, 1940
–
June 23, 2007
Born:
Evansville
,
Indiana
Home:
Torrance
,
California
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air ForceDivision:
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air ForceAction Date:
August 1, 1990 – October 25, 1994
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gary R. Pfingston, 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 as Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force from 1 August 1990 to 25 October 1994. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Chief Master Sergeant Pfingston 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: Chief Master Sergeant Gary R. Pfingston, 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 Pfingston and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.