Ronald Markarian
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Ronald Hrant Markarian (June 27, 1931 – October 12, 2019) was the California State Director of the
Major General Markarian served in the United States military for 46 years. He flew 116 combat reconnaissance missions during the
Additionally, Markarian has received awards from many military organizations, including the Association of the U.S. Army's National Golden Eagle Award and National Distinguished Service Award, and he was the 2002 recipient of the organization's Anthony Drexel Biddle Award, President's Award. Major General Markarian has also graduated from several military schools and holds a master's degree in public administration from George Washington University.Life
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Ron Markarian also was born in Fresno, on June 27, 1931,
Commissioned in the Air Force, he left Fresno for extended active duty; to continue his formal education later at George Washington University and receive his master's degree in Public Administration in 1964.[4]
Military service
Markarian began his military service in the Clovis High School as part of the
He left the 303d in 1960 to join the
During that assignment, Markarian was selected to attend Command & General Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, and upon graduation was assigned to the Strategic Air Command headquarters with the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff (JSTPS) at
Vietnam
Upon completion of his PACOM duties, he was sent to Vietnam for a year with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) and was assigned as the Chief of the Air Reconnaissance Operations Branch, J-2. His flying duties there were principally in the Grumman OV-1 Mohawk reconnaissance aircraft.[4]
Community service
Markarian has been the national president of the
Political career
Upon his return from Vietnam, he became active member of the Republican Party.[7] Markarian entered politics and became the Fresno County Republican Party Chairman for four years.
Recognition
On November 12, 2004, the Armenian Professionals Network (APN) of the Western Diocese, under the presidency of Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, hosted a dinner reception in the Kalaydjian Hall of the Western Diocese to pay tribute to the Armenian men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States. The dinner was attended by the Primate, several clergy of the Western Diocese, as well as several dignitaries, including Ron Markarian.[8]
In 2009 Markarian was inducted to the Clovis Hall of Fame.[5]
Military decorations
Ronald Markarian's awards include:[4]
US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
Legion of Merit (two awards) | |
Bronze Star Medal | |
Air Medal (five awards) | |
Meritorious Service Medal (two awards) | |
Oak Leaf Cluster (two awards)
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Air Force Commendation Medal (two awards)
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
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Army Meritorious Unit Commendation | |
Selective Service System Distinguished Service Medal | |
Selective Service System Exceptional Service Medal | |
Selective Service System Meritorious Service Medal (two awards) | |
California Medal of Merit
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Combat Readiness Medal | |
National Defense Service Medal with two bronze service stars (three awards) | |
Vietnam Service Medal | |
Air Force Longevity Service Award (eleven awards)
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Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star
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Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal (1st Class)
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Vietnam Staff Service Medal (1st Class) | |
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
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Vietnam Campaign Medal |
References
- ^ "Ronald Markarian Obituary - Fresno, CA".
- ^ "Pearl Harbor monument is unveiled". Fresno Bee. December 8, 2001.
Ron Markarian, who flew 116 missions over Vietnam.
- ^ a b c Radanovich, George (November 9, 2007). "Honoring Major General Ronald H. Markarian" (PDF). United States Government Printing Office. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ ISBN 9780962294525.
- ^ a b "Major General Ron Markarian's MEMORIAL DAY SPEECH CLOVIS MEMORIAL CEMETERY". Experience Clovis. May 31, 2010. Archived from the original on 3 December 2010. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ "Valley salutes soldiers' battles to save freedom". Fresno Bee. 28 May 1996.
- ^ a b c RADANOVICH, GEORGE P. (July 21, 1998). "TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL RONALD H. MARKARIAN FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS". Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 98. United States Government Printing Office. pp. E1361–E1362. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ^ "Professional Group Honors Armenian Veterans in California Event". The Armenian Reporter. December 4, 2004. p. 20.
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