Eileen Collins the first female pilot and first female commander of a Space Shuttle
Sponsored by:
Eileen
Marie
Collins
November 19, 1956
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Born:
Elmira
,
New York
Home:
Elmira
,
New York
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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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 Colonel Eileen Marie Collins, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Collins 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: Colonel Eileen Marie Collins, 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 Colonel Collins and her dedicated contributions in the service of her country reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel Eileen Marie Collins, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commander of the Space Shuttle Columbia, from 23 July 1999 to 27 July 1999. During this period, Colonel Collins’ outstanding leadership, exceptional technical knowledge, thorough preparation, operational expertise, superior flying skills, and flawless airmanship led directly to the total success of the 1.5 billion dollar Chandra X-Ray Observatory deployment. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Collins reflect great credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.