Robert Foglesong was commissioned in the Air Force in 1972 after earning degrees BSc, MSc and PhD from West Virginia University. From 1997 to 1999 he served as Assistant to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. From 2001 to 2003 he served as the 30th Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force. He retired in 2006 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Robert
H.
Foglesong
July 13, 1945
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Born:
Williamson
,
West Virginia
Home:
Williamson
,
West Virginia
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Robert H. Foglesong, 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, U.S. Air Forces in Europe; Commander, Allied Air Component Command Ramstein; Air Component Commander, U.S. European Command, Ramstein AB, Germany; and Director, Multinational Joint Air Power Competence Center, Kalkar, Germany, from 2005 to 2006. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Foglesong 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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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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Robert H. Foglesong, 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, as Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe; Commander, Allied Air Component Command Ramstein; Air Component Commander, U.S. European Command, Ramstein AB, Germany; and Director, Multinational Joint Air Power Competence Center, Kalkar, Germany, from 2005 to 2006. The distinctive accomplishments of General Foglesong 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 Robert H. Foglesong, 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 Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force from 2001 to 2003. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Foglesong 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: General Robert H. Foglesong, 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 Foglesong 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 Robert H. Foglesong, 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 Foglesong 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: General Robert H. Foglesong, 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 Foglesong 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 General Robert H. Foglesong, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Foglesong reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.