Robert J. Dixon
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General Robert James Dixon (April 9, 1920 – March 21, 2003) was a four-star general and Command Pilot in the United States Air Force (USAF) who served as Commander, Tactical Air Command (COMTAC) from 1973 to 1978. He also served simultaneously as commander in chief of U.S. Air Forces for both the U.S. Atlantic Command and U.S. Readiness Command.
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Robert J. Dixon | |
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Born | (1920-04-09)April 9, 1920 New York City, New York |
Died | March 21, 2003(2003-03-21) (aged 82) Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | Royal Canadian Air Force United States Army United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1941–1943 (RCAF) 1943–1947 (USA) 1947–1978 (USAF) |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Tactical Air Command |
Battles/wars | World War II Korea War Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Air Medal (12) Purple Heart Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) |
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