(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General John Lester Hudson, 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 Commander, Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, from 2005 to 2009. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hudson 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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Defense Superior 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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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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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 Lieutenant General John Lester Hudson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Hudson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant General John Lester Hudson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hudson 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 Lieutenant General John Lester Hudson, 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 Lieutenant General Hudson 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 the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General John Lester Hudson, 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 Lieutenant General Hudson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
2001 – 2004
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Lester Hudson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Program Executive Officer and Program Director, Joint Strike Fighter Program Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, Arlington, Virginia, from 2001 to 2004. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hudson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Armed Forces