John R. Dailey
John R. Dailey | |
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 General John R. Dailey | |
| Service/ | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1956-1992 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Marine Corps Research, Development and Acquisition Command 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal Air Medal |
| Other work | Associate Deputy Administrator, NASA Director, National Air and Space Museum |
John R. Dailey is a retired United States Marine Corps four star general who served as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC) and Chief of Staff from 1990 to 1992. He is has been the director of the National Air and Space Museum since 2000.
Dailey was born February 17, 1934 in Quantico, Virginia and commissioned a second lieutenant upon graduation from the University of California, Los Angeles 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 6,000 flying hours in fighters; light attack, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare aircraft; transports; and helicopters.
In 1972 General Dailey served as Commanding Officer, 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 Marine Aircraft Group-ll, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro. Then in July l980 he assumed new duties as Chief of Staff, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing. He returned to Headquarters Marine Corps in July 1981 and was assigned as Head, Aviation Plans, Programs, Budget and Joint Doctrine Branch. After promotion to brigadier general in May 1982, General Dailey assumed the position of Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Aviation. In May 1985 he took command of the 1st Marine Amphibious Brigade, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
Dailey was promoted to major general on June 12, 1986, and took command of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. He was assigned duty as the Commandant, Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va., on July 30, 1987. General Dailey assumed command of the Marine Corps Research, Development and Acquisition Command, Washington, D.C., on August 21, 1989, and was appointed to the grade of lieutenant general on November 24, 1989. He was appointed to the grade of general and assumed the post as ACMC on August 1, 1990.
Dailey's personal decorations include: the Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Army Distinguished Service Medal; the Defense Superior Service Medal; Distinguished Flying Cross; the Bronze Star Medal; Meritorious Service Medal; Air Medal with Numeral 1 and bronze Numeral 22; the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat "V": and the Combat Action Ribbon.
After retirement, Dailey served as Associate Deputy Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration from 1992 to 1999; and Director, National Air and Space Museum from 2000 to the present.
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