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John
George
Lorber
1941-12-25

–

Born:

Waverly

, 

Iowa

John Lorber graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1974. He flew combat missions in Vietnam, earning two Distinguished Flying Crosses. He retired in 1997 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1994 – 1997

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John George Lorber, 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 of Pacific Air Forces, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, from 1994 to 1997. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lorber 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    497th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain John George Lorber, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a fast-moving Forward Air Controller, 497th Tactical Fighter Wing, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    497th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain John George Lorber, 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 as a fast-moving Forward Air Controller, 497th Tactical Fighter Wing, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John George Lorber, 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 Lorber and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.