(1942-06-25) June 25, 1942 (age 81) Reidsville, North Carolina, U.S.
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
United States Air Force Colorado Air National Guard
Years of service
1964–1999
Rank
Brigadier General
Battles/wars
Vietnam War
Awards
Air Force Cross Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (4) Distinguished Flying Cross (10) Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal (25) Mackay Trophy Jabara Award
Other work
Congressional candidate motivational speaker
Brigadier General Richard Stephen Ritchie (born June 25, 1942) served as an officer in the United States Air Force and the Colorado Air National Guard, and a general officer in the Air Force Reserve. Ritchie joined Navy Commander Randy Cunningham as the only two pilots (along with three airborne weapon systems officers) among the five American aces during the Vietnam War. Ritchie is a recipient of the Air Force Cross, the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Air Force.
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