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Maj. Gen. (Ret.) John A. Yingling

Year Commissioned: 1975

Year Retired: 2010

ROTC Program: No Fear Battalion

Degree: B.A. History

Most Prominent Assignment: Commander, Joint Task Force 6, United States Northern Command Fort Bliss, Texas Deputy Chief of staff, G-3/5/7, United States Army Forces Command, Fort McPherson, Georgia

Military Medals and Awards: Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2 OLC), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLC), Joint Service Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army Achievement Medal, Air Assault Badge, Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

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