John Jumper is a distinguished graduate of Virginia Military Institute’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program, graduating and receiving his commission in 1966. As a fighter pilot, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam, earning three Distinguished Flying Crosses. He served as the 17th Chief of Staff of the Air Force from 2001 to 2005, and retired in 2005 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
John
P.
Jumper
February 4, 1945
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Born:
Paris
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John P. Jumper, 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 as Commander, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, from 2000 to 2001. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jumper 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 John P. Jumper, 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 Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and Commander, Allied Air Forces Central Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, from 1997 to 2000. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jumper 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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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
September 6, 2001 – September 2, 2005
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John P. Jumper, United States Air Force, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of the Air Force from 6 September 2001 to 2 September 2005. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jumper culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions 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 John P. Jumper, 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 Jumper 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 John P. Jumper, 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 Jumper 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 General John P. Jumper, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Jumper reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
September 6, 2001 – September 2, 2005
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John P. Jumper, United States Air Force, was awarded the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of the Air Force from 6 September 2001 to 2 September 2005. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jumper culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
September 6, 2001 – September 2, 2005
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John P. Jumper, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third 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 Chief of Staff of the Air Force from 6 September 2001 to 2 September 2005. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jumper 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
555th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain John P. Jumper, 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 as a Weapons Officer and Fast Forward Air Controller of the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in Southeast Asia, 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
555th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain John P. Jumper, 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 as a Weapons Officer and Fast Forward Air Controller of the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in Southeast Asia, 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.