(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Raymond B. Furlong (AFSN: FR-19864), 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 from 5 November 1965 to 30 July 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Furlong 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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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantRegiment:
8th Fighter-Bomber GroupAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Raymond B. Furlong (AFSN: FR-19864), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot with the 8th Fighter-Bomber Group in Korea, from 1951 to 1952. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.
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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 Lieutenant General Raymond B. Furlong, 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 Furlong 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: Lieutenant General Raymond B. Furlong (AFSN: FR-19864), 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, Sheppard Technical Training Center, Air Training Command, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas; and culminating as Commander of Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, from 1975 to 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Furlong 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.