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  • LtCol Jimmie J Nelson USAF (Ret.)
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    Wall of Honor Level:
    Air and Space Friend

    Honored by:

    B.S., Chemical Engineering – University of Oklahoma.
    B.S. & M.S., Aeronautical Engineering – USAF Institute of Technology. 22 yrs active USAF. Retired as LtCol. Regular USAF (26478A). Command Pilot, Test Pilot, Aircraft Maintenance Officer,
    Operations Research Scientist.
    Combat tours Korea and Vietnam. 275 combat missions:
    Distinguished Flying Cross,
    Air Medal w/6 Clusters.
    Presidential Unit Citation,
    South Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry w/Silver Star,
    USAF Commendation Medal,
    Five Battle Stars,
    South Vietnamese Honor Medal.
    Managed the initial studies for US Ballistic Missile Defense, and the initial specifications for the B-1 Bomber.

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