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 David Charles Jones, 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 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1978 to 1982. The distinctive accomplishments of General Jones reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Awards Received
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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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 David Charles Jones, 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 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1978 to 1982. The distinctive accomplishments of General Jones reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
June 21, 1978 – June 18, 1982
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General David Charles Jones, United States Air Force, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from June 21, 1978 until June 18, 1982. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jones 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General David Charles Jones, 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 Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from 1974 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jones 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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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
June 21, 1978 – June 18, 1982
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General David Charles Jones, 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 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from June 21, 1978 until June 18, 1982. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jones 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
June 21, 1978 – June 18, 1982
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General David Charles Jones, 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 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from June 21, 1978 until June 18, 1982. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jones 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
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19th Bombardment SquadronAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain David Charles Jones, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 19th Bombardment Squadron, in Korea, in 1950. 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.
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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 David Charles Jones, 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 Jones 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: General David Charles Jones, 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 Jones and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.