Edward Bracken was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1959 upon graduation from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He retired in 1992 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Edward
R.
Bracken
1937
–
Born:
Troy
,
New York
Home:
Troy
,
New York
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Edward R. Bracken, 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 Chief of Staff, Headquarters Air Force Logistics Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, from 1990 to 1992. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bracken 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Edward R. Bracken, 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 Bracken 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:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
355th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Edward R. Bracken, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Fighter Pilot of the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1969 to 1970. 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.