(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 Brigadier General Barry Wilton Barksdale, 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 Commander, TWELFTH Air Force, U.S. Southern Command Air Forces, and Air Force component U.S. Strategic Command, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, from 1999 to 2002. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Barksdale 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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Legion of Merit
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Airman’s Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Barry W. Barksdale, 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 Barksdale 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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Airman’s Medal
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United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
75th Tactical Fighter SquadronRegiment:
23d Tactical Fighter Wing
U.S. Air Force Academy Register of GraduatesThe President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Airman’s Medal to Captain Barry Wilton Barksdale, United States Air Force, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States, while serving with the 75th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 23d Tactical Fighter Wing, at England Air Force Base, in August 1975. While serving as the Command Post duty controller, Captain Barksdale and another man were held hostage by an armed intruder. Without regard for his own safety, Captain Barksdale convinced the intruder to release the other hostage and ultimately surrender his weapon. Despite repeated threats against his life, Captain Barksdale’s ability to remain calm and rational in this explosive situation was instrumental in averting a major catastrophe that involved the potential loss of several lives including his own. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Brigadier General Barksdale reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Barry W. Barksdale, 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 Barksdale and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.