Colonel Donald Hodge
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2001
Colonel Donald Hodge
Military
Class of 1951
Donald Hodge is a 1951 graduate and a 1955 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Mr. Hodge entered the US Air Force in 1956 and flew many missions in Vietnam, his duties were: Member of the personal staff of General William Knowlton, Mr.Hodge Served as Commander Of Tatalina Air force Station Alaska, served as Director of Operations of Air Defense Fighter Squadron, and a consultant to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mr. Hodge was awarded several medals including the Silver Star for Gallantry in Action, and the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism or Extraordinary Achievement. Mr. Hodge retired from service in 1983 at the rank of Lt. Colonel.