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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert William Strong, Jr. (ASN: 0-23215), 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 in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense from 1967 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Strong 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force Academy

    Action Date:

    1963 – 1965
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert William Strong, Jr. (ASN: 0-23215), 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 Commandant of Cadets, U.S. Air Force Academy, from 1963 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Strong and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    4082d Strategic Wing

    Action Date:

    1959 – 1961
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Robert William Strong, Jr. (ASN: 0-23215), 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 as Commander, 4082d Strategic Wing, from 1959 to 1961. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Strong and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    62d Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    39th Bombardment Group

    Division:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Robert William Strong, Jr. (ASN: 0-23215), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 62d Bombardment Group, TWENTIETH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.