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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Carl Homer Cathey, 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 with the 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and as Commanding Officer, 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Thailand, in Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cathey and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    25th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Carl Homer Cathey, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and as Commanding Officer, 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Thailand, in Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1983 – 1986
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Carl Homer Cathey, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Vice Commander in Chief, U.S. Air Forces Europe, Germany, from 1983 to 1986. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cathey 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1975 – 1977
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Carl Homer Cathey, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Director, Development and Acquisition, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Research and Development, from 1975 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cathey and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1974
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Carl Homer Cathey, 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 as Commander, 406th Tactical Fighter Training Wing, Spain, from 1972 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cathey and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Carl Homer Cathey, 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 in Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1970 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cathey and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1979

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Carl Homer Cathey, 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 as Chairman, Military Training Mission, Saudi Arabia, from 1977 to 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cathey and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    25th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Carl Homer Cathey, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and as Commanding Officer, 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Thailand, in Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1979 – 1982
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Carl Homer Cathey, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director, Requirements, Headquarters, Tactical Air Command, from 1979 to 1982. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cathey and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.