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Daniel
James
, III

Daniel James, III was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1968 upon graduation from the University of Arizona. He retired in 2006 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    2002 – 2006

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Daniel James, III, 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 Director, Air National Guard, Arlington, Virginia, from 2002 to 2006. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General James 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

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Daniel James, III, 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 James 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:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Daniel James, III, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Forward Air Controller, Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam, from 1969 to 1970, and as a Squadron Assistant Flight Commander, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from 1974 to 1975, in action against the enemy during 500 combat missions over Southeast Asia. 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.