John R. Allen Jr.

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John R. Allen Jr.
Brig. Gen. Allen in 1986
Born1935 (age 90–91)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Air Force
Service years1959–1990
RankBrigadier general
Commands46th Bombardment Squadron
92nd Bombardment Wing
45th Air Division
ConflictsVietnam War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Other workNational Association of Installation Developers

John R. Allen Jr. (born 1935) is a retired United States Air Force (USAF) brigadier general. Allen served on active duty for 31 years, until his retirement in 1990. He is a highly decorated command pilot with over 6,000 flying hours on B-47 Stratojet, FB-111, B-52 Stratofortress, KC-135 Stratotanker and T-39 Sabreliner aircraft.

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