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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Charles Alvin Gabriel, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commander, 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1971 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Gabriel and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Charles Alvin Gabriel, United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commander, 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1971 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Gabriel and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1979

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    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 Charles Alvin Gabriel, 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 Deputy Commander in Chief, United Nations Command, Korea, from 1977 to 1979. The distinctive accomplishments of General Gabriel reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Regiment:

    18th Fighter-Bomber Wing

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Charles Alvin Gabriel, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing and the 51st Fighter Wing, in Korea, in 1952. 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.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1986

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    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 Charles Alvin Gabriel, 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 Chief of Staff of the Air Force, from 1982 to 1986. The distinctive accomplishments of General Gabriel reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1975

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Charles Alvin Gabriel, 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 Deputy Director Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1972 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gabriel and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1986

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Charles Alvin Gabriel, 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 as Chief of Staff of the Air Force, from 1982 to 1986. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gabriel 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Charles Alvin Gabriel, 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 Commander, 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1971 to 1972. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Charles Alvin Gabriel, 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 Commander, 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1971 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Gabriel and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1986

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Charles A. Gabriel, United States Air Force, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of the Air Force, from 1982 to 1986. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gabriel culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1970

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Charles Alvin Gabriel, 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 with Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe, from 1967 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Gabriel and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.