Dennis B. Sullivan
Dennis B. Sullivan was a brigadier general in the United States Air Force.Biography
Sullivan was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin in 1927. He attended George Washington University and Carnegie Mellon University.Career
Sullivan graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1950 and was commissioned an officer in the Air Force. During the Korean War, he served with the 80th Fighter-Bomber Squadron. Following the war, he was assigned to Truax Field. In 1963 he was assigned to The Pentagon. Later he entered the National War College. In 1975, he was given command of the 323d Flying Training Wing. From 1976 to 1978, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations of Air Training Command. In 1981, he was assigned to North American Aerospace Defense Command. His retirement was effective as of March 1, 1983.
Awards he has received include the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, the Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters. He was also a recipient of the rare Intelligence Star, the second highest medal for valor in the CIA.
