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Robert Charles Oaks (born February 14, 1936) is a retired United States Air Force (USAF) general who served as commander of Air Training Command and United States Air Forces in Europe.[1]

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  1. 60 relations: Africa, Air Force Historical Research Agency, Air Medal, Air Training Command, Allied Air Forces Central Europe, Allied Air Forces Southern Europe, Apostle (Latter Day Saints), Area (LDS Church), Bachelor's degree, California, Civil Air Patrol, Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dallin H. Oaks, Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Deseret News, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Distinguished Flying Cross (United States), Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Air and Space Forces), Ensign (LDS magazine), General (United States), General authority, Germany, Gordon B. Hinckley, Hill Aerospace Museum, Idaho, Italy, Legion of Merit, List of commanders of USAFE, London England Temple, Los Angeles, Master's degree, Mekong Delta, Military science, Military star ranking, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Naples, Naval War College, Ohio State University, Provo, Utah, Ramstein Air Base, Randolph Air Force Base, Seventy (LDS Church), Sightline Media Group, Texas, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The Pentagon, The Salt Lake Tribune, United States, United States Air Force, ... Expand index (10 more) »

  2. Latter Day Saints from Colorado
  3. Religious leaders from California

Africa

Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent after Asia.

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Air Force Historical Research Agency

The Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) the Department of the Air Force's central repository for physical and digital documentation.

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Air Medal

The Air Medal (AM) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces.

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Air Training Command

The Air Training Command (ATC) is a former United States Air Force (USAF) Major Command designation.

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Allied Air Forces Central Europe

Allied Air Forces Central Europe (AAFCE) was the NATO command tasked with air and air defense operations in NATOs Allied Forces Central Europe (AFCENT) area of command.

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Allied Air Forces Southern Europe

Allied Air Forces Southern Europe (AIRSOUTH) was a military aviation component command of the NATO Military Command Structure from 1951 to 2004.

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Apostle (Latter Day Saints)

In the Latter Day Saint movement, an apostle is a "special witness of the name of Jesus Christ who is sent to teach the principles of salvation to others." In many Latter Day Saint churches, an apostle is a priesthood office of high authority within the church hierarchy.

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Area (LDS Church)

In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), an area is an administrative unit that typically is composed of multiple stakes and missions.

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Bachelor's degree

A bachelor's degree (from Medieval Latin baccalaureus) or baccalaureate (from Modern Latin baccalaureatus) is an undergraduate degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to six years (depending on institution and academic discipline).

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California

California is a state in the Western United States, lying on the American Pacific Coast.

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Civil Air Patrol

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF).

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Colorado

Colorado (other variants) is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs is a city in and the county seat of El Paso County, Colorado, United States.

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Dallin H. Oaks

Dallin Harris Oaks (born August 12, 1932) is an American religious leader and former jurist and academic who since 2018 has been the first counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Robert C. Oaks and Dallin H. Oaks are American general authorities (LDS Church).

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Defense Distinguished Service Medal

The Defense Distinguished Service Medal is a military decoration of the United States Department of Defense, which is presented to United States Armed Forces service members for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to the national security or defense of the United States. Robert C. Oaks and defense Distinguished Service Medal are Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal.

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Deseret News

The Deseret News is a multi-platform newspaper based in Salt Lake City, published by Deseret News Publishing Company, a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation, which is owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Dieter Friedrich Uchtdorf (born 6 November 1940) is a German aviator, airline executive and religious leader. Robert C. Oaks and Dieter F. Uchtdorf are presidents of the Seventy (LDS Church).

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Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)

The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces.

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Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Air and Space Forces)

The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a military decoration of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force and is presented to airmen and guardians to recognize distinguished and exceptionally meritorious service to the United States while serving in a duty or position of great responsibility. Robert C. Oaks and distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Air and Space Forces) are Recipients of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal.

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Ensign (LDS magazine)

The Ensign of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly shortened to Ensign, was an official periodical of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1971 to 2020.

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General (United States)

In the United States military, a general is the most senior general-grade officer; it is the highest achievable commissioned officer rank (or echelon) that may be attained in the United States Armed Forces, with exception of the Navy and Coast Guard, which have the equivalent rank of admiral instead.

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A general authority is a member of the highest levels of leadership within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who has administrative and ecclesiastical authority over the church.

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Germany

Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), is a country in Central Europe.

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Gordon B. Hinckley

Gordon Bitner Hinckley (June 23, 1910 – January 27, 2008) was an American religious leader and author who served as the 15th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from March 1995 until his death in January 2008 at age 97. Robert C. Oaks and Gordon B. Hinckley are American general authorities (LDS Church).

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Hill Aerospace Museum

Hill Aerospace Museum is a military aviation museum located at Hill Air Force Base in Roy, Utah.

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Idaho

Idaho is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States.

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Italy

Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe.

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Legion of Merit

The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.

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List of commanders of USAFE

The Commander, United States Air Forces Europe (COMUSAFE) is the most senior officer and head of the United States Air Forces in Europe.

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London England Temple

The London England Temple (formerly the London Temple) is the twelfth operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and is located in Newchapel, Surrey, England.

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Los Angeles

Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California.

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Master's degree

A master's degree (from Latin) is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.

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Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta (lit or simply label), also known as the Western Region (Miền Tây) or South-western region (Tây Nam Bộ), is the region in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries.

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Military science

Military science is the study of military processes, institutions, and behavior, along with the study of warfare, and the theory and application of organized coercive force.

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Military star ranking

Military star ranking is military terminology, used in mainly English speaking countries, to describe general and flag officers.

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Mountain Home Air Force Base

Mountain Home Air Force Base is a United States Air Force (USAF) installation in the western United States.

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Naples

Naples (Napoli; Napule) is the regional capital of Campania and the third-largest city of Italy, after Rome and Milan, with a population of 909,048 within the city's administrative limits as of 2022.

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The Naval War College (NWC or NAVWARCOL) is the staff college and "Home of Thought" for the United States Navy at Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island.

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Ohio State University

The Ohio State University (Ohio State or OSU) is a public land-grant research university in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

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Provo, Utah

Provo is a city in and the county seat of Utah County, Utah, United States.

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Ramstein Air Base

Ramstein Air Base is a United States Air Force base located in Rhineland-Palatinate, a state in southwestern Germany.

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Randolph Air Force Base

Randolph Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located at Universal City, Texas (east-northeast of Downtown San Antonio).

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Seventy (LDS Church)

Seventy is a priesthood office in the Melchizedek priesthood of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

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Sightline Media Group, formerly Gannett Government Media and Army Times Publishing Company, is a United States company that publishes newspapers, magazines, websites, and other publications about the U.S. and other militaries.

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Texas

Texas (Texas or Tejas) is the most populous state in the South Central region of the United States.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, informally known as the LDS Church or Mormon Church, is the largest Latter Day Saint denomination, tracing its roots to its founding by Joseph Smith during the Second Great Awakening.

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The Pentagon

The Pentagon is the headquarters building of the United States Department of Defense, in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The building was constructed on an accelerated schedule during World War II.

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The Salt Lake Tribune

The Salt Lake Tribune is a newspaper published in the city of Salt Lake City, Utah.

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United States

The United States of America (USA or U.S.A.), commonly known as the United States (US or U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America.

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United States Air Force

The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States.

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United States Air Force Academy

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is a United States service academy in El Paso County, Colorado, immediately north of Colorado Springs.

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United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa

The United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) is a United States Air Force (USAF) major command (MAJCOM) and a component command of both United States European Command (USEUCOM) and United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM).

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United States Secretary of Defense

The United States Secretary of Defense (SecDef) is the head of the United States Department of Defense, the executive department of the U.S. Armed Forces, and is a high-ranking member of the federal cabinet.

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US Airways

US Airways was a major airline in the United States that operated from 1937 until it merged with American Airlines in 2015.

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Utah

Utah is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States.

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Utah Wing Civil Air Patrol

The Utah Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest level of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Utah.

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Vietnam War

The Vietnam War was a conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975.

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West Germany

West Germany is the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) from its formation on 23 May 1949 until the reunification with East Germany on 3 October 1990. The Cold War-era country is sometimes known as the Bonn Republic (Bonner Republik) after its capital city of Bonn. During the Cold War, the western portion of Germany and the associated territory of West Berlin were parts of the Western Bloc.

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391st Fighter Squadron

The 391st Fighter Squadron is part of the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.

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86th Airlift Wing

The 86th Airlift Wing (86 AW) is a United States Air Force wing, currently assigned to the Third Air Force, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa.

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See also

Latter Day Saints from Colorado

Religious leaders from California

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_C._Oaks

, United States Air Force Academy, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, United States Secretary of Defense, US Airways, Utah, Utah Wing Civil Air Patrol, Vietnam War, West Germany, 391st Fighter Squadron, 86th Airlift Wing.