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Robert Frank Pheiff Educator, Infosystems educator Pheiff, Robert Frank was born on July 3, 1930 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Son of Andrew O. and Grace (Pinter) Pheiff. Robert Frank Pheiff, American infosystems educator. Decorated 2 Silver Stars, 2 DFCs, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Member Association Retired Teachers, Retired Officers' Association, Air Force Association, Elks. Education Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1955; Master of Business Administration, George Washington University, 1970. Career Commissioned 2d. Lieutenant United States Air Force, 1955, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1978, various flying assignments, 1956-1973. Commanding officer 22d squadron United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, 1964-1965. Instructor military training United States Air Force, 1965-1966, instructor pilot 12 Air Commando Squadron Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 1967-1968, programmer, systems analyst Headquarters Europe, 1971-1974, project manager tactical air control center Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, 1975-1976, deputy commander mission support Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, 1976-1978. Instructor computer science Center State University, Edmond, from 1978. AWARDS AND CITATIONS Silver Star Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War Major Robert F. Pheiff (AFSN: 0-27378), United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the 12th Special Operations Squadron in Southeast Asia on 20 July 1968. General Orders: Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-105 (January 8, 1969) Action Date: July 20, 1968 Service: Air Force Rank: Major Company: 12th Special Operations Squadron Works Author, editor: (textbook) United States Air Force Military Training for Freshmen, 1965. Politics Party affiliation: Republican Party Memberships Member Association Retired Teachers Retired Officers' Association, Air Force Association, Elks. Interests Reading, travel. Married Anne Dolores Rich, June 11, 1955. Children: Loretta Anne Pheiff Suzanne Pheiff mother: Grace (Pinter) Pheiff father: Andrew O. Pheiff Burial: Florida National Cemetery Bushnell, Florida, USA Plot: 412, 0, 3025 |
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