In high school, Robert Herres earned his Eagle Scout. Subsequently, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1954, and opted for service in the U.S. Air Force. In 1967 he was assigned to the Air Force’s Manned Orbiting Laboratory as an astronaut and chief of the Flight Crew Division. In 1987 he was appointed the FIRST Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and served in that position until 1990. He retired in 1990 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Robert
Tralles
Herres
December 1, 1932
–
July 24, 2008
Born:
Denver
,
Colorado
Home:
Denver
,
Colorado
Buried:
San Antonio
,
Texas
Cemetery:
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Robert Tralles Herres, 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 Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1987 to 1990. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Herres 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 the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Robert Tralles Herres, 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 Herres reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Robert Tralles Herres, 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, culminating as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1987 to 1990. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Herres 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Robert Tralles Herres, 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 Herres 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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Army Distinguished Service Medal
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General Robert Tralles Herres, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1987 to 1990. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Herres 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Robert Tralles Herres, 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 Herres 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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Robert Tralles Herres, 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 Herres 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 Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Robert Tralles Herres, 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 Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1987 to 1990. The distinctive accomplishments of General Herres 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 Tralles Herres, 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 in Chief of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and Aerospace Defense Command, and Commander of U.S. Air Force Space Command from 1984 to 1987. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Herres 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Robert Tralles Herres, 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 Herres reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.