(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Hoyt Sanford Vandenberg, Jr., 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 Vice Commander in Chief, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, from 1979 to 1980. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Vandenberg 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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Awards Received
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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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Hoyt Sanford Vandenberg, Jr., 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 Commandant of Cadets, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, from 1973 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Vandenberg 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
390th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Hoyt Sanford Vandenberg, Jr., 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 while serving with the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 100 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. 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:
ColonelBatallion:
390th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Hoyt Sanford Vandenberg, Jr., 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 while serving with the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 100 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. 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:
ColonelBatallion:
390th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Hoyt Sanford Vandenberg, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 100 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. 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: Major General Hoyt Sanford Vandenberg, Jr., 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 as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Readiness, in 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Vandenberg 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
390th Tactical Fighter SquadronRegiment:
366th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
February 26, 1967
United States Military Academy Register of GraduatesThe 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 Hoyt Sanford Vandenberg, Jr., United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as an F4C Aircraft Commander and as Squadron Commander of the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action in Southeast Asia on 26 February 1967. On that date, Colonel Vandenberg pinpointed several hostile gun positions and used his aircraft to flare and draw fire so that his wingman could suppress this fire. With complete disregard for his own safety, Colonel Vandenberg made three passes in this highly defended area, and his wingman was able to silence all of the hostile fire. This enabled other flights to strike this area without the dangers of hostile defenses, and effectively destroy an important hostile resupply point. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Colonel Vandenberg has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Hoyt Sanford Vandenberg, Jr., 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 as Commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, from 1971 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Vandenberg 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: Brigadier General Hoyt Sanford Vandenberg, Jr., 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 with the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, The Pentagon, Washington, D.C., from 1969 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Vandenberg and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.