Gary Rubus was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1967 upon graduation from Dartmouth College. As a Fighter Pilot during the Vietnam War, he was credited with destroying one enemy MiG in aerial combat in October 1972, the last USAF Fighter victory with Cannon fire. He retired in 1998 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
307th Tactical Fighter SquadronRegiment:
31st Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Gary M. Rubus, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as an F-4E Fighter Pilot of the 307th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia on 15 October 1972. On that date, Lieutenant Rubus destroyed one enemy MiG type aircraft in aerial combat. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, 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 Brigadier General Gary M. Rubus, 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 Rubus reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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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 Brigadier General Gary M. Rubus, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Rubus reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Gary M. Rubus, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Aircraft Commander, 433d Tactical Fighter Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from 1969 to 1970; and subsequently as an F-4 Instructor Pilot of the 307th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand in 1972, in action against the enemy 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.