John Stihl was commissioned in 1953 through the Aviation Cadet Program. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
John
T.
Stihl
1932
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Born:
San Francisco
,
California
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General John T. Stihl, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Stihl reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John T. Stihl, 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 Stihl 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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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 John T. Stihl, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Stihl reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
12th Air Commando SquadronDivision:
Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel John T. Stihl, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 12th Air Commando Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 406 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. 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 John T. Stihl, 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 Stihl 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John T. Stihl, 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 Stihl and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.