(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Jonathan D. George, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth 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 George 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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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Jonathan D. George, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General George 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 Jonathan D. George, 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 George 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 Jonathan D. George, 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 George 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 Brigadier General Jonathan D. George, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General George reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainDivision:
9th Strategic Reconnaissance WingAction Date:
May 24, 1986
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Jonathan D. George, United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a U-2 Pilot at a forward operating location of the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing on 24 May 1986. Approximately two hours into his first operational mission, Captain George’s aircraft suddenly developed full nose down, runaway trim while cruising above 60,000 feet. Maximum allowable speed was quickly exceeded and structural failure and loss of the aircraft was imminent. In this critical overspeed condition, the successful dive recovery required a tight-rope combination of strength to correct the aircraft altitude and finesse to avoid stalling the aircraft. During the remainder of the descent, constant yoke pressures varying between 70 and 200 pounds brought Captain George to the brink of physical exhaustion. He exercised exceptional flying skill, strength and heroic determination, safely landed the aircraft, and prevented the loss of an irreplaceable national asset. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain George reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.