Alexander Sloan earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Maryland in 1955. He attended West Virginia Medical School from 1955 to 1957, then transferred to the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, where he earned a doctor of medicine degree in 1959. He was commissioned as an Air Force Medical Officer in 1960, and from 1991 to 1994 he served as the 14th Surgeon General of the Air Force. He retired in 1994 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Alexander
M.
Sloan
1934
–
Born:
Clarksburg
,
West Virginia
Home:
Clarksburg
,
West Virginia
Awards Received
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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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Alexander M. Sloan, 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 Sloan 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:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
August 1, 1991 – July 11, 1994
Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-263 (July 15, 1994)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 Lieutenant General Alexander M. Sloan, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Surgeon General of the United States Air Force from 1 August 1991 to 11 July 1994. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sloan 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Alexander M. Sloan, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sloan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.