Robert Wayne graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1946. He retired in 1976 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.
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Robert Wayne graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1946. He retired in 1976 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Wayne distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Pilot of an F-105 Fighter Airplane of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, Tuy Hoa Air Base, Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Wayne, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Wayne distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Pilot of an F-105 Fighter Airplane of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, Tuy Hoa Air Base, Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Wayne, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Colonel Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Wayne distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Pilot of an F-105 Fighter Airplane of the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, Tuy Hoa Air Base, Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Wayne, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1967 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Wayne and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Robert Earl Wayne, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, as Commanding Officer of the 2d Aircraft Delivery Group from 1974 to 1976. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Wayne 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.