Name Dennis Sullivan | ||
Dennis B. Sullivan (born 1927) was a Brigadier General in the United States Air Force.
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Biography
Sullivan was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin in 1927. He attended George Washington University and Carnegie Mellon University.
Career
Sullivan graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1950 and was commissioned an officer in the Air Force. During the Korean War he served with the 80th Fighter-Bomber Squadron. Following the war he was assigned to Truax Field. In 1963 he was assigned to The Pentagon. Later he entered the National War College. In 1975 he was given command of the 323d Flying Training Wing. From 1976 to 1978 he served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations of Air Training Command. In 1981 he was assigned to North American Aerospace Defense Command. His retirement was effective as of March 1, 1983.
Awards he has received include the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, the Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters.