(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Francis C. Gideon, 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 Chief of Safety, U.S. Air Force; and as Commander, Headquarters Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, from 1997 to 2000. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gideon 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Francis C. Gideon, 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 Director of Operations, Headquarters, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, from 1993 to 1997. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gideon 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: Major General Francis C. Gideon, 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 Gideon 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: Major General Francis C. Gideon, Jr., 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 Gideon 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:
CaptainBatallion:
615th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Francis C. Gideon, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100D Fighter Pilot of the 615th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 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.