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|name= James E. Dalton |
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|birth_place= [[New York City, New York]] |
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|rank= [[File:US-O10 insignia.svg|30px]] [[General (United States)|General]] |
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|serviceyears=1954–1985 |
|serviceyears=1954–1985 |
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|commands= [[374th Tactical Airlift Wing]]<br/ >Vice Commander [[438th Military Airlift Wing]]<br/ >[[Air Reserve Personnel Center]]<br/ >[[Industrial College of the Armed Forces]]<br />[[Supreme Headquarters |
|commands= [[374th Tactical Airlift Wing]]<br/ >Vice Commander [[438th Military Airlift Wing]]<br/ >[[Air Reserve Personnel Center]]<br/ >[[Industrial College of the Armed Forces]]<br />[[Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe]]<ref name="Biography"/> |
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|battles= [[Cold War]]<br/ >[[Vietnam War]] |
|battles= [[Cold War]]<br/ >[[Vietnam War]] |
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|alma_mater=[[University of Michigan]] |
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'''James Edward Dalton''' (born October 17, 1930)<ref>Marquis Who's Who on the Web</ref> is a former [[General (United States)| |
'''James Edward Dalton''' (born October 17, 1930)<ref>Marquis Who's Who on the Web</ref> is a former [[General (United States)|general]] and former chiefofstaff of the [[Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe]]. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Dalton was born in [[New York City]] in 1930. He is a graduate of [[Brooklyn Technical High School]]. In 1954 he graduated from the [[United States Military Academy]], [[West Point, New York]].<ref name=Biography /> |
Dalton was born in [[New York City]] in 1930. He is a graduate of [[Brooklyn Technical High School]]. In 1954 he graduated from the [[United States Military Academy]], [[West Point, New York]].<ref name="Biography">{{cite web|title=GENERAL JAMES E. DALTON|url=http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/Biographies/Display/tabid/225/Article/107279/general-james-e-dalton.aspx|publisher=[[United States Air Force]]|accessdate=1 July 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701150200/http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/Biographies/Display/tabid/225/Article/107279/general-james-e-dalton.aspx |archivedate=1 July 2014}}</ref> |
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After completing pilot training in 1955, Dalton joined the [[76th Air Transport Squadron]] at [[Charleston Air Force Base]], [[South Carolina]], serving as an aircraft commander until he entered the [[University of Michigan]] in 1958. After receiving a |
After completing pilot training in 1955, Dalton joined the [[76th Air Transport Squadron]] at [[Charleston Air Force Base]], [[South Carolina]], serving as an aircraft commander until he entered the [[University of Michigan]] in 1958. After receiving a MasterofScience degrees in aeronautical and astronautical engineering, and instrumentation engineering from the [[University of Michigan]] in 1960, he served as a project officer in the Guidance and Control Directorate of the Ballistic Systems Division, [[Air Force Systems Command]] at [[Los Angeles Air Force Station]], [[California]]. He was responsible for the development of the operational targeting programs for the inertially guided [[SM-65 Atlas]], [[Titan (rocket family)|Titan]] and [[LGM-30 Minuteman]] intercontinental ballistic missiles.<ref name=Biography /> |
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The general attended the [[Air Command and Staff College]] during the |
The general attended the [[Air Command and Staff College]] during the 1964–1965 academic year and was then assigned to the [[374th Tactical Airlift Wing]], [[Naha Air Base]], [[Okinawa]], where he served as an aircraft commander, instructor pilot, flight commander and wing executive officer. During this assignment he served in [[Southeast Asia]] as a [[C-130 Hercules]] commander, operations officer and deputy commander of C-130 operating locations.<ref name=Biography /> |
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From May 1968 to May 1969, he was a project officer in the Missile Division, Office of the Deputy for Strategic Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff, Research and Development, Headquarters [[United States Air Force]], [[Washington D.C.]] While there he was the program element monitor for the Advanced Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Technology Program. He then attended the [[Industrial College of the Armed Forces]], graduating in June 1970.<ref name=Biography /> |
From May 1968 to May 1969, he was a project officer in the Missile Division, Office of the Deputy for Strategic Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff, Research and Development, Headquarters [[United States Air Force]], [[Washington D.C.]] While there he was the program element monitor for the Advanced Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Technology Program. He then attended the [[Industrial College of the Armed Forces]], graduating in June 1970.<ref name=Biography /> |
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He was assigned as chief, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Branch in the Office of the Assistant to the |
He was assigned as chief, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Branch in the Office of the Assistant to the chairman, [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]] for Strategic Arms Negotiations from June 1970 to August 1972. In this capacity he served with the United States [[Strategic Arms Limitation Talks]] Delegation as an adviser to the principal military delegate.<ref name=Biography /> |
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Dalton was vice commander of the [[438th Military Airlift Wing]], [[McGuire Air Force Base]], [[New Jersey]], until May 1973. He then took command of the [[39th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Wing]] at [[Eglin Air Force Base]], [[Florida]]., where he was responsible for the rescue operations of seven squadrons and 14 detachments located in [[Europe]], [[Iceland]], [[Greenland]], [[Alaska]], [[Panama]] and the [[United States]]. As many as 100 aircraft of five different types were assigned to the wing. During his tenure the wing received the [[Air Force Outstanding Unit Award]] and the [[Military Airlift Command]]'s [[Distinguished Wing Flying Safety Award]] for 1973 and 1974.<ref name=Biography /> |
Dalton was vice commander of the [[438th Military Airlift Wing]], [[McGuire Air Force Base]], [[New Jersey]], until May 1973. He then took command of the [[39th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Wing]] at [[Eglin Air Force Base]], [[Florida]]., where he was responsible for the rescue operations of seven squadrons and 14 detachments located in [[Europe]], [[Iceland]], [[Greenland]], [[Alaska]], [[Panama]] and the [[United States]]. As many as 100 aircraft of five different types were assigned to the wing. During his tenure the wing received the [[Air Force Outstanding Unit Award]] and the [[Military Airlift Command]]'s [[Distinguished Wing Flying Safety Award]] for 1973 and 1974.<ref name=Biography /> |
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In February 1975 he |
In February 1975 he became commander of the [[Air Reserve Personnel Center]] in [[Denver, Colorado]], where he was responsible for personnel support for the [[Air Force Reserve]] and members of the [[Air National Guard]] not on extended active duty, and personnel support for mobilization of the Air Reserve Forces.<ref name=Biography /> |
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From November 1976 to May 1977, he was deputy director of concepts in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Operations at Air Force headquarters. In June 1977 he was assigned to the Organization of the [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]] and served as deputy director for force development and strategic plans, Plans and Policy Directorate. His responsibilities involved a broad range of national security issues. In July 1978 he became vice director of the Joint Staff and in July 1980 he was named commandant of the [[Industrial College of the Armed Forces]]. He served as director of the Joint Staff from July 1981 until assuming his duties as |
From November 1976 to May 1977, he was deputy director of concepts in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Operations at Air Force headquarters. In June 1977 he was assigned to the Organization of the [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]] and served as deputy director for force development and strategic plans, Plans and Policy Directorate. His responsibilities involved a broad range of national security issues. In July 1978 he became vice director of the Joint Staff and in July 1980 he was named commandant of the [[Industrial College of the Armed Forces]]. He served as director of the Joint Staff from July 1981 until assuming his duties as chiefofstaff of the [[Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe]] in August 1983.<ref name=Biography /> |
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He was promoted to general on August 1, 1983 and retired twenty three months later to the day.<ref name=Biography /> In 1998, he was inducted into the [[Brooklyn Technical High School]] Hall of Fame.<ref name="HallofFame">{{cite web|title=Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation |
He was promoted to general on August 1, 1983, and retired twenty three months later to the day.<ref name=Biography /> In 1998, he was inducted into the [[Brooklyn Technical High School]] Hall of Fame.<ref name="HallofFame">{{cite web|title=Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation – 1998 Hall of Fame Inductees|url=https://www.bthsalumni.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=709&bm=-296676198|publisher=[[Brooklyn Technical High School]]|accessdate=28 December 2010}}</ref> |
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==Awards and decorations== |
==Awards and decorations== |
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:[[File:COMMAND PILOT WINGS.png|150px]] [[Command Pilot]] badge with more than 5,400 flying hours |
:[[File:COMMAND PILOT WINGS.png|150px]] [[Command Pilot]] badge with more than 5,400 flying hours |
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:[[File:Defense Distinguished Service ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Defense Distinguished Service Medal]] with an oak leaf cluster |
:[[File:Defense Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Defense Distinguished Service Medal]] with an oak leaf cluster |
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:[[File:Legion of Merit ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Legion of Merit]] with 1 oak leaf cluster |
:[[File:Legion of Merit ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Legion of Merit]] with 1 oak leaf cluster |
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:[[File:Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|Distinguished Flying Cross]] |
:[[File:Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|Distinguished Flying Cross]] |
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:[[File:Bronze Star ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Bronze Star Medal]] |
:[[File:Bronze Star Medal ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Bronze Star Medal]] |
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:[[File:Meritorious Service ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]] with 1 oak leaf cluster |
:[[File:Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]] with 1 oak leaf cluster |
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:[[File:Air Medal ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Air Medal]] with 5 oak leaf clusters |
:[[File:Air Medal ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Air Medal]] with 5 oak leaf clusters |
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:[[File:Air Force Commendation ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Air Force Commendation Medal]] |
:[[File:Air Force Commendation ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Air Force Commendation Medal]] |
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:[[File:Vietnam Service Medal ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Vietnam Service Medal]] with 6 palms |
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Dalton as a lieutenant general
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| Born | (1930-10-17) October 17, 1930 (age 93) New York City, New York |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1954–1985 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands held | 374th Tactical Airlift Wing Vice Commander 438th Military Airlift Wing Air Reserve Personnel Center Industrial College of the Armed Forces Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe[1] |
| Battles/wars | Cold War Vietnam War |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
James Edward Dalton (born October 17, 1930)[2] is a former general and former chief of staff of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.
Dalton was born in New York City in 1930. He is a graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School. In 1954 he graduated from the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.[1]
After completing pilot training in 1955, Dalton joined the 76th Air Transport SquadronatCharleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, serving as an aircraft commander until he entered the University of Michigan in 1958. After receiving a Master of Science degrees in aeronautical and astronautical engineering, and instrumentation engineering from the University of Michigan in 1960, he served as a project officer in the Guidance and Control Directorate of the Ballistic Systems Division, Air Force Systems CommandatLos Angeles Air Force Station, California. He was responsible for the development of the operational targeting programs for the inertially guided SM-65 Atlas, Titan and LGM-30 Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missiles.[1]
The general attended the Air Command and Staff College during the 1964–1965 academic year and was then assigned to the 374th Tactical Airlift Wing, Naha Air Base, Okinawa, where he served as an aircraft commander, instructor pilot, flight commander and wing executive officer. During this assignment he served in Southeast Asia as a C-130 Hercules commander, operations officer and deputy commander of C-130 operating locations.[1]
From May 1968 to May 1969, he was a project officer in the Missile Division, Office of the Deputy for Strategic Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff, Research and Development, Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington D.C. While there he was the program element monitor for the Advanced Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Technology Program. He then attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, graduating in June 1970.[1]
He was assigned as chief, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Branch in the Office of the Assistant to the chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff for Strategic Arms Negotiations from June 1970 to August 1972. In this capacity he served with the United States Strategic Arms Limitation Talks Delegation as an adviser to the principal military delegate.[1]
Dalton was vice commander of the 438th Military Airlift Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, until May 1973. He then took command of the 39th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery WingatEglin Air Force Base, Florida., where he was responsible for the rescue operations of seven squadrons and 14 detachments located in Europe, Iceland, Greenland, Alaska, Panama and the United States. As many as 100 aircraft of five different types were assigned to the wing. During his tenure the wing received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Military Airlift Command's Distinguished Wing Flying Safety Award for 1973 and 1974.[1]
In February 1975 he became commander of the Air Reserve Personnel CenterinDenver, Colorado, where he was responsible for personnel support for the Air Force Reserve and members of the Air National Guard not on extended active duty, and personnel support for mobilization of the Air Reserve Forces.[1]
From November 1976 to May 1977, he was deputy director of concepts in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Operations at Air Force headquarters. In June 1977 he was assigned to the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and served as deputy director for force development and strategic plans, Plans and Policy Directorate. His responsibilities involved a broad range of national security issues. In July 1978 he became vice director of the Joint Staff and in July 1980 he was named commandant of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He served as director of the Joint Staff from July 1981 until assuming his duties as chief of staff of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in August 1983.[1]
He was promoted to general on August 1, 1983, and retired twenty three months later to the day.[1] In 1998, he was inducted into the Brooklyn Technical High School Hall of Fame.[3]
Command Pilot badge with more than 5,400 flying hours
Defense Distinguished Service Medal with an oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with 1 oak leaf cluster
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster
Air Medal with 5 oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal
Vietnam Service Medal with 6 palms
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