(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Leroy Barnidge, Jr., 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, culminating as Director, Legislative Liaison, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.,, from 2001 to 2003. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Barnidge 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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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Leroy Barnidge, Jr., 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 Barnidge 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 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 Major General Leroy Barnidge, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Barnidge 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: Major General Leroy Barnidge, Jr., 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 Barnidge 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantDivision:
Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Leroy Barnidge, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Forward Air Controller and Pilot of an OV-10 aircraft, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, in 1972. 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.