Kenneth Staten graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1961. He retired in 1992 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Kenneth
E.
Staten
1939
–
Born:
Manhattan
,
Kansas
Home:
Mulvane
,
Kansas
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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Legion of Merit
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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 Major General Kenneth E. Staten, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Staten 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: Major General Kenneth E. Staten, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Staten 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
510th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Kenneth E. Staten, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Pilot with the 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 265 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kenneth E. Staten, 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 Staten and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.