ANDREW M.VERONIS, BRIGADIER GENERAL, USAF (Retired)
· BRANCH OF U.S. MILITARY SERVICE
United States Air Force.
· WHEN AND WHERE ASSIGNMENTS: In his 25 years of service with the USAF, both as a fighter pilot and commander in the Tactical Air Command, Brigadier General Veronis commanded 4 fighter squadrons and 3 fighter wings. He has served at several USAF bases, including Nellis, George,Randolph,Luke,Scott
· COMBAT SERVICE,IF ANY:Brig,Gen. Veronis has had extensive combat experience in Vietnam. He flew some 300 missions. In one of these missions, his wingman was intercepted by an enemy MIG-19. To save his wingman, Brig.Gen. Veronis flew between his wingman and the MIG. The result was that Veronis was shot down. Fortunately, he was rescued quickly but in the process lost his left eye.
· DECORATIONS, IF ANY : Brig.Gen is the recipient of the following citations:
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross Medal
Purple Heart Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
Vietnam Air Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
· Overseas Service Ribbon
He holds the following ratings:
Military: Command Pilot, Combat Crew
· EMPLOYMENT/POST MILITARY SERVICE CAREER: After retirement, Brig.Gen. taught electrical engineering courses at various universities, including University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, and George Washington University. He is the author of 7 books and 26 research papers.
· CIVILIAN EDUCATION: BScee, MScee, Unversity of London, PhDEE, University of Manchester , Commercial Pilot License with Instrument rating.Brig.Gen. still flies his small airplane.
· MILITARY EDUCATION: Flight Tng 20 6100,Air Intel 05 6200,Officer Basic Ext Crs 6500,Command and Staff College Ext Crs 7505,War College 7200,Aviation Safety Cmd Crs 01,6804
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· MARRIAGE AND FAMILY INFORMATION . Brig.Gen. is single and has a son, Michael from a previous marriage.
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