Andrew Iosue was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program upon graduation from the University of Massachusetts in 1951, and entered active duty as a Medical Service Officer. He subsequently received pilot training and earned his wings in 1954. He flew more than 200 combat missions in the Vietnam War; and in January 1973, flew in support of the release of American prisoners of war, flying the first U.S. Air Force aircraft to land at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi, in 19 years. He retired in 1986 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Andrew
Philip
Iosue
November 7, 1927
–
Born:
Somerville
,
Massachusetts
Home:
Everett
,
Massachusetts
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Andrew Philip Iosue, 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 in 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Andrew Philip Iosue, 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 Iosue 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Andrew Philip Iosue, 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 Iosue 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Andrew Philip Iosue, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in 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.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Andrew Philip Iosue, 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, culminating as Commander, Air Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, from 1983 to 1986. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Iosue 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 Andrew Philip Iosue, 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 Iosue and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.