Michael Hayden was commissioned in the Air Force in 1967 upon graduation from Duquesne University. He confirmed by the United States Senate as the first Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence and awarded his fourth star-making him the highest-ranking military intelligence officer in the armed forces. he served as the 20th Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 2006 to 2009 and retired as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Michael
Vincent
Hayden
March 17, 1945
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Born:
Pittsburgh
,
Pennsylvania
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Michael Vincent Hayden, 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 Hayden 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 Michael Vincent Hayden, 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 Hayden reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Michael Vincent Hayden, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Hayden reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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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 Michael Vincent Hayden, 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 Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 2006 to 2009. The distinctive accomplishments of General Hayden reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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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 Michael Vincent Hayden, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Hayden reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.