Bradley Hosmer graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1959. It was the Academy’s FIRST graduating class and Hosmer was the top graduate in the class. When he was appointed the 12th Superintendent of the Academy in 1991, he was the first Alumni to subsequently command the Academy. After serving for three years in that post he retired in 1994 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Bradley
Clark
Hosmer
October 8, 1937
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Born:
San Antonio
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Texas
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Bradley Clark Hosmer, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Air Liaison Officer and Forward Air Controller to the 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (Army), and subsequently as War Plans Officer, SEVENTH Air Force, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Bradley Clark Hosmer, 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 Hosmer 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 Lieutenant General Bradley Clark Hosmer, 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 Hosmer 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: Lieutenant General Bradley Clark Hosmer, 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 Hosmer 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 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 Lieutenant General Bradley Clark Hosmer, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Hosmer reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.