Michael P. DeLong
Michael DeLong | |
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| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal (2), Legion of Merit (2), Distinguished Flying Cross (2) |
| Relations | Phillip C. DeLong (father) |
Michael Phillip "Rifle" DeLong (March 15, 1945 – July 27, 2018) was a
Biography
DeLong was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and held a master's degree in industrial management from Central Michigan University.[2]
DeLong's operational assignments include tours with
United States Marine Corps Forces Atlantic, in Norfolk, Virginia, and his previous duty as commander, 3rd Marine Air Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.[2]
His principal staff assignments include officer-in-charge, Joint Military Intelligence College.[2]
DeLong's personal decorations include: two awards of the
Navy Achievement Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon. DeLong logged more than 5,600 flight hours in all models of aircraft and more than 800 combat hours.[2]
DeLong died of a heart attack in Treasure Island, Florida on July 27, 2018, at the age of 73.[3] He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.[3]
References
- ^ "Interview with LtGen Michael DeLong". PBS. 20 June 2006.
- ^ a b c d "Official Biography: Lieutenant General Michael P. DeLong". United States Marine Corp. Archived from the original on 2012-02-20.
- ^ a b "Epilogue: Michael DeLong, retired Marine three-star and former CentCom deputy commander, has died". TampaBay. July 30, 2018.
External links
- "Michael P. DeLong LtGen, USMC (Ret.)" (PDF). The Golden Eagles. Early and Pioneer Naval Aviators Association. Retrieved 2011-07-16.
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