Robert Parker was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1963 upon graduation from St. Michaels College. He retired in 1996 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Awards Received
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Airman’s Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Airman’s Medal
Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-130 (May 19, 1966)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Robert W. Parker (AFSN: FR-78048), United States Air Force, was awarded the Airman’s Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life while serving as a Minuteman Missile combat crew member with the 68th Strategic Missile Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, on 16 November 1965.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert W. Parker (AFSN: FR-78048), 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 Parker 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
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 Major General Robert W. Parker (AFSN: FR-78048), 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General Parker reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.