John Chain was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program, receiving his wings and commission in 1957. He retired in 1991 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
John
Thomas
Chain
, Jr.
December 11, 1934
–
Born:
Wilmington
,
Delaware
Home:
Fork Union
,
Virginia
Awards Received
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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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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
April 6, 1978 – May 18, 1979
Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-255 (May 16, 1979)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Thomas Chain, Jr., 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 Military Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 6 April 1978 to 18 May 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Chain 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:
ColonelRegiment:
388th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John Thomas Chain, Jr., 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 Deputy Commander, 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in Southeast Asia from 1972 to 1973. 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:
ColonelRegiment:
388th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John Thomas Chain, Jr., 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 Deputy Commander, 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in Southeast Asia from 1972 to 1973. 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: General John Thomas Chain, Jr., 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 Chain 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 Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General John Thomas Chain, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Chain 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: General John Thomas Chain, Jr., 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 Commander in Chief, Strategic Air Command, and Director, Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff, with headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, from 1986 to 1990. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Chain culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.