John R. Dailey
John Revell "Jack" Dailey | |
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Daniel S. Goldin | |
Preceded by | Aaron Cohen (acting) |
Succeeded by | Daniel Mulville (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Quantico, Virginia, U.S. | February 17, 1934
Relations | Brig Gen Frank G. Dailey (father)[1] |
Nickname | Call sign "Zorro"[2] |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1956-1992 |
Rank | General |
Commands | |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards |
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John Revell "Jack" Dailey (born February 17, 1934) is a retired
His career in the Marine Corps spanned thirty-six years and included a wide variety of operational and staff assignments. He is a pilot with over 7000 hours in fixed and rotary wing aircraft. He has extensive command experience including the
Biography
John Dailey was born on February 17, 1934, in Quantico, Virginia, as the son of future Brigadier general and Naval aviator, Frank G. Dailey and his wife Flora. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1956.[4]
Marine Corps career
Upon graduation from UCLA, Dailey was commissioned a second lieutenant in June 1956. He completed The Basic School prior to flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in July 1958.
His operational experience includes over 7,500 flying hours in fighters; light attack, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare aircraft; transports; and helicopters.
In 1972, Dailey served as commanding officer of Marine Composite Reconnaissance Squadron-l, and also commanded a carrier task unit supporting combat operations in North Vietnam. During two tours in Vietnam, he flew 450 combat missions. Returning from overseas in May 1973, Dailey was assigned to the Aviation Weapons Requirements Branch, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. In 1975 he entered the National War College and, after graduation, returned to the Aviation Plans and Programs Branch at Headquarters Marine Corps.
In 1978, Dailey took command of
Dailey was promoted to major general on June 12, 1986, and took command of the
Post-Marine Corps career
After retirement from the Marine Corps, Dailey served as associate deputy administrator of
Dailey recently retired as the Director of the National Air and Space Museum.[5]
Since assuming his position in 2000, Dailey has led efforts to expand the size and scope of the museum and increase public outreach. In 2003, in conjunction with the Centennial of Flight, the museum opened a second building, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. More than 300 aircraft and space artifacts are housed in its two hangars: the Boeing Aviation Hangar and James S. McDonnell Space Hangar. In 2011, construction was completed on the center's second and final component, a section devoted to preservation and restoration of the museum's collection.
While at the Smithsonian, he has been awarded the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award by the University of California at Los Angeles, the Statesman of Aviation Award from the National Aeronautic Association, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wings Club, inducted into the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame and the International Aviation Hall of Fame.
In 2014, Dailey was inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame at the San Diego Air & Space Museum.[6]
In 2018, Dailey was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio. [7]
Decorations and awards
Dailey's personal decorations include:
Naval Aviator Badge | ||||
1st Row | Navy Distinguished Service Medal | Army Distinguished Service Medal | Defense Superior Service Medal | |
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2nd Row | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Bronze Star | Meritorious Service Medal |
award star &
Strike/Flight numeral "23" |
3rd Row | valor device
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Combat Action Ribbon |
Navy Presidential Unit Citation |
Navy Unit Commendation |
4th Row | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation |
NASA Distinguished Service Medal |
Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal |
National Defense Service Medal w/ 1 service star |
5th Row | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
Vietnam Service Medal w/ 4 service stars |
Vietnam Gallantry
Cross Unit Citation |
Vietnam Campaign Medal |
- Though Gen. Dailey has been seen in recent photos wearing the US Department of Defenseregulations, all civilian awards should be worn after military or uniformed service decorations and unit citations
but before military service medals or foreign awards as shown above.
Notes
- ^ "Fortitudine, Volume XXII, No. 2" (PDF). Marine Corps Historical Center. 1992. p. 4. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ "Reboot the Suit: Bring Back Neil Armstrong's Spacesuit".
- ^ a b "General John R. Dailey", NASA.
- ^ "Fortitudine 22, Part 2 - Memorandum from the Director: Guadalcanal 50 Years Later" (PDF). marines.mil. Marines Websites. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- ^ "Director Biography", NASM.
- ISBN 978-1-57864-397-4.
- ^ "Enshrinee John R. Dailey". nationalaviation.org. National Aviation Hall of Fame. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
References
- This article incorporates text in the public domain from the United States Marine Corps and NASA, which are part of the United States Government.
- "Official Biography for John R. Dailey". United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 2011-10-01.
- "General John R. Dailey:L NASA Associate Deputy Administrator (Acting), November 3, 1992 - December 31, 1999". Biographies. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Archived from the original on 2004-10-27. Retrieved 2007-11-22.
- "Director Biography, Gen. John R. Dailey". Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Archived from the original on 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2007-11-22.