(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Robert Duane Beckel, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Fighter Pilot with the 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron, PACIFIC Air Forces, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. 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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Awards Received
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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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Robert Duane Beckel, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. 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:
CaptainBatallion:
614th Tactical Fighter SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Robert Duane Beckel, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Fighter Pilot with the 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron, PACIFIC Air Forces, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. 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:
CaptainBatallion:
614th Tactical Fighter SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Robert Duane Beckel, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Fighter Pilot with the 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron, PACIFIC Air Forces, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. 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:
CaptainBatallion:
614th Tactical Fighter SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Robert Duane Beckel, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Fighter Pilot with the 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron, PACIFIC Air Forces, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. 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: 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 Lieutenant General Robert Duane Beckel, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Beckel 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 Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralRegiment:
Military CommitteeDivision:
North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Brussels, BelgiumAction Date:
July 1987 – January 1990
Military Personnel Awards Memorandum 89-568 (November 20, 1989)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 Lieutenant General Robert Duane Beckel, 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. Lieutenant General Beckel distinguished himself by exceptional service as Deputy Chairman, Military Committee, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Brussels, Belgium, from July 1987 to January 1990. In this important position, General Beckel displayed keen managerial skill, diplomatic sensitivity and a broad understanding of politico-military issues during a time of transition for the Alliance. His greatest challenge was as the Military Advisor to the Chairman of the High Level Task Force. He provided sound military advice during sensitive negotiations resulting in the development of the western negotiating position for the reduction of conventional armed forces in Europe and confidence and security building measures. As advisor to the Military Committee on Nuclear Affairs, he focused on restructuring and modernization of our nuclear forces and kept these issues before the Nuclear Planning Group. As Co-Chairman of the Senior NATO Logistics Conference, he developed a well-defined logistics work program and successfully increased ammunition stocks in the Southern Region. The distinctive accomplishments of General Beckel reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(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 Lieutenant General Robert Duane Beckel, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Beckel 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:
CaptainBatallion:
614th Tactical Fighter SquadronAction Date:
January 24, 1968
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders-914 (March 27, 1968)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 Captain Robert Duane Beckel, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as an F-100 Fighter Pilot with the 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron, PACIFIC Air Forces, in action near Khe Sanh, Republic of Vietnam, on 24 January 1968. On that date, Captain Beckel was scrambled to strike a hostile artillery position shelling Khe Sanh. Despite marginal lighting, poor visibility, a highly restrictive run-in heading and extremely heavy anti-aircraft fire, he delivered his ordnance with complete disregard for his own personal safety, precisely on the hostile position completely destroying it. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Beckel has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
7th Air DivisionDivision:
Strategic Air CommandAction Date:
August 16, 1978 – February 13, 1981
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Robert Duane Beckel, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Beckel distinguished himself as Commander, 410th Bombardment Wing and as Commander, 7th Air Division, Strategic Air Command, from 16 August 1978 to 13 February 1981. During this period, General Beckel greatly enhanced the mission capability of the 410th Bombardment Wing and effectively led our strategic forces in Europe. Through his service in these positions General Beckel has made numerous significant contributions to the security of the nation and the free world. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Beckel reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralDivision:
15th Air ForceAction Date:
February 5, 1990 – June 30, 1992
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Robert Duane Beckel, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Beckel distinguished himself as Commander, FIFTEENTH Air Force, March Air Force Base, California, from 5 February 1990 to 30 June 1992. During this period, General Beckel’s outstanding achievements and his dynamic leadership and initiative resulted in the superbly executed deployment of assigned B-52 bombers and KC-135 air refueling tankers to support Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM. These forces were instrumental in providing the critical air refueling bridge to deploy additional Air Force personnel and aircraft, as well as units from other services, to the Persian Gulf. During Operation DESERT STORM, Fifteenth Air Force bombers provided crucial support to the theater commander, crushing the resolve of the elite Iraqi Republican Guard. Under General Beckel’s guidance his command developed an extremely innovative plan to reorganize all Strategic Air Command air refueling assets to address lessons learned from the Southwest Asian conflict and the changing world order after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Beckel culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.