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Rober Scheer was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1958 upon graduation from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He retired in 1990 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    67th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Roger Paul Scheer, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as an F-105 Pilot of the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and subsequently with the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1969. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    67th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Roger Paul Scheer, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Pilot of the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and subsequently with the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action during 168 combat missions against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 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:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Roger Paul Scheer, 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 Scheer 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:

    Major

    Batallion:

    67th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Roger Paul Scheer, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Pilot of the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and subsequently with the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action during 168 combat missions against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    67th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Roger Paul Scheer, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Pilot of the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and subsequently with the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action during 168 combat missions against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    67th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Roger Paul Scheer, United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Pilot of the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and subsequently with the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action during 168 combat missions against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    67th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Roger Paul Scheer, 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 as an F-105 Pilot of the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and subsequently with the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action during 168 combat missions against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    67th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Roger Paul Scheer, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as an F-105 Pilot of the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and subsequently with the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1969. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Roger Paul Scheer, 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 Scheer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.