(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Hal M. Hornburg, 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 a Forward Air Controller and Pilot of an O-1 Birddog airplane, of the 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron, in the Republic of Vietnam, 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.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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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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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Hal M. Hornburg, 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 Hornburg 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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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Hal M. Hornburg, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Hornburg reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Hal M. Hornburg, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hornburg 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Hal M. Hornburg, 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 Commander, Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia; Air Component Commander for U.S. Joint Forces Command; and subsequently as Air Component Commander for U.S. Northern Command, from 2001 to 2005. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hornburg 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: General Hal M. Hornburg, 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 Hornburg 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:
First LieutenantBatallion:
21st Tactical Air Support SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Hal M. Hornburg, 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 and Pilot of an O-1 Birddog airplane, of the 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron, in the Republic of Vietnam, 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.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Hal M. Hornburg, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Hornburg reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Hal M. Hornburg, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hornburg and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.