(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Emil Nathaniel Block, 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 of Plans in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Plans and readiness, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 1980 to 1981. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Block 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelRegiment:
460th Tactical Reconnaissance WingDivision:
Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Emil Nathaniel Block, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, from 1966 to 1967. 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Emil Nathaniel Block, 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 Block 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Emil Nathaniel Block, 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 Block 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Emil Nathaniel Block, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third 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 Block and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.