(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kenneth D. Burns, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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, culminating as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, Washington, D.C., from 1984 to 1985. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Burns 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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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Airman’s Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
480th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth D. Burns, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot and Commander of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, in 1969. 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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Airman’s Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth D. Burns, United States Air Force, was awarded the Airman’s Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kenneth D. Burns, 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 Burns 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kenneth D. Burns, 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 Commander of the THIRTEENTH Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, Clark Air Force Base, Philippine Islands, from 1981 to 1984. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Burns 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:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
480th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth D. Burns, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot and Commander of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, in 1969. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
480th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth D. Burns, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot and Commander of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, in 1969. 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.