Lynwood E. Clark | |
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Born | [1][2] Delhi, New York, U.S. | March 1, 1929
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1949–1983 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Commands | Alaskan Air Command |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Republic of Vietnam Staff Service Honor Medal, 1st Class |
Lynwood Edgerton Clark (born March 1, 1929) is an American former Air Force lieutenant general who was commander of the Alaskan Air Command, with additional duty as commander of Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Region, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The mission of the Alaskan Air Command is to provide top cover for America and air support in the defense of Alaska.