(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Lester P. Brown, 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 Commander, FIRST Air Force, Air Combat Command; and Commander, Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Region, with consolidated headquarters at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, from 1991 to 1994. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brown 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Lester P. Brown, 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 Brown 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
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Lester P. Brown, Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Aircraft Commander over Southeast Asia on 30 January 1970. On that date, Captain Brown flew a night escort mission that protected and enabled accomplishment of a night gunship’s mission. Captain Brown made multiple passes against numerous active hostile anti-aircraft gun positions, silencing two of them. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Brown reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Lester P. Brown, 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 Brown and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.