Earl S Van Inwegen
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Air Force |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Service Cross |
| Wall | E |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 40 |
Air Force Academy Class of 1960
Command Pilot, Master Space/Missile
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Distinguished Service, Defense Superior Service, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Defense Meritorious Service, Meritorious Service w/1 Cluster, Air Medal w/14 Clusters, Commendation, Distinguished Unit Citation w/1 Cluster, Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" and 6 Clusters, Organizational Excellence Award, National Defense Service, Vietnam Service W/4 Stars, Longevity Service Award W/6 Clusters, Small Arms Marksmanship, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation w/Palm, Vietnam Campaign
Flew over 350 combat sorties in Vietnam. "Van" was key to the formation of the USAF Space Command and served as a JCS representative to negotiate Space and Defense issues with the Soviets.
Joint Chiefs of Staff
C-123 Provider
Plaque Wall Map
