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Contents 1 John R. Dailey 1.1 Biography 1.2 Marine Corps career 1.3 In retirement 1.3.1 NASA 1.3.2 National Air and Space Museum Director 1.4 Other service 1.5 Decorations and awards 1.6 See also 1.7 References 1.8 External link 2 Rathvon M. Tompkins 2.1 Biography 2.1.1 World War II 2.1.2 Korean War 2.1.3 Vietnam War 2.2 Retirement 2.3 Awards 2.4 See also 2.5 References 2.6 Further reading 3 V Amphibious Corps 4 Medal of Honor recipients template 4.1 Biography 4.2 Medal of Honor citation 4.3 Awards and decorations 4.4 See also 4.5 References 5 Travb's Smedley Butler infobox 6 Sergeant Major MC 6.1 See also 6.2 References

[edit] John R. Dailey

John R. Dailey
born February 17, 1934, in Quantico, Va.
Place of birth	Quantico, Virginia
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1992
Rank	General
Commands held	Asst. Commandant of the Marine Corps
Battles/wars	Vietnam War
Other work	NASA, Associate Deputy Administrator (1992-1999) National Air and Space Museum, Director (2000-2003)

General John R. Dailey (born 17 February 1934) is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general, serving in the Marine Corps for over 36 years. A pilot with over 6,000 hours of flight time, he flew 450 combat missions during two tours of duty in the Vietnam War. His final assignment was as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1990 to 1992.

In 1990, Dailey was promoted to the rank of general and assumed duties as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. At the time of General Dailey's retirement, he had served in a number of command and staff position; accumulated over 6,000 hours of flight time in a variety of both fixed and rotary wing aircraft, flying 450 combat missions in Vietnam.

[edit] Biography

February 17, 1934, in Quantico, Va.

[edit] Marine Corps career

John Dailey was born on 17 February 1934 in Quantico, Virginia. He earned his a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1956.

[edit] In retirement

[edit] NASA

Dailey was the Acting Associate Deputy Director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from November 3, 1992 to December 31, 1999, where he lead NASA's reinvention activities.^[1]

While at NASA, General Dailey led the Agency reinvention activities initiated by the NASA Administrator. He guided the development of the strategic management process to focus the NASA mission and boost productivity in a reduced budget environment. Under his leadership, the NASA Senior Management Council developed the NASA Strategic Plan, the cornerstone of the strategic management process, and the NASA Strategic Management Handbook which documents the Agency's management policies, processes, guidelines and responsibilities. He served on the President's Management Council, the Aeronautics and Astronautics Coordinating Board and various other national and international Boards and Committees.

[edit] National Air and Space Museum Director

In January 2000, General Dailey became the director of the National Air and Space Museum (NASM).^[2]

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He oversees the museum's three main branches -- on the Mall, at Dulles International Airport and at the Garber facility.

New facility:

Dailey is leading the effort to open a facility at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia—the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center—which will display more than 200 aircraft and 135 spacecraft currently in storage.

The National Air and Space Museum, which opened in 1976, is home to many of the “firsts” in aviation and space history, including the Wright brothers’ Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, and the Apollo 11 command module Columbia. With nearly 10 million visitors a year, it is the most popular museum in the world.

General Dailey will lead the effort to open a 710,000-square-foot-facility at Washington Dulles International Airport, which will display more than 180 aircraft and 100 spacecraft currently in storage.

The National Air and Space Museum, which opened in 1976, is home to many of the "firsts" in aviation and space history, including the Wright brothers' Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, and the Apollo 11 command module Columbia. With nearly 10 million visitors a year, it is the most popular museum in the world.

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GENERAL JOHN R. DAILEY, USMC (Ret.), and WIFE MIMI

“I hope to inspire future generations by making the legacy of the Wright brothers accessible to them. The thousands of artifacts at both the flagship building on the National Mall and the new Udvar-Hazy Center show the history, science, and technology of flight in dynamic, meaningful ways.”

To celebrate the Centennial of Flight, the National Air and Space Museum opened its companion facility, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center on December 15, 2003. For Museum Director John R. "Jack" Dailey, the opening of this facility is the culmination of a dream and of many years of effort.

Dailey, a highly decorated pilot and a leader in the Marine Corps, at NASA, and now at the National Air and Space Museum, is leading the expansion of the most visited museum in the world. To commemorate the opening of the Udvar-Hazy Center and the Centennial of Flight, Dailey and his wife Mimi have made the National Air and Space Museum a beneficiary of their will, making them members of the Smithsonian Legacy Society.

[edit] Other service

He is National Commander of the Marine Corps Aviation Association, a member of the Early and Pioneer Naval Aviators Association ("Golden Eagles") and a number of other national and international organizations and boards. ^[5]

[edit] Decorations and awards

[edit] See also

• List of United States Marine Corps four-star generals

[edit] References

• General John R. Dailey, Commission Chair; Director of the National Air and Space Museum. U.S. Centennial of Flight Commissioners. U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission. Retrieved on 2007-07-08.

• General John R. Dailey, NASA Associate Deputy Administrator (Acting), November 3, 1992 - December 31, 1999. NASA. Retrieved on 2007-07-08.

• Senior Staff Biography: John Dailey, Director, National Air and Space Museum. Newsdesk - Biographies. Smithsonian (April 2007). Retrieved on 2007-07-08.

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[edit] Rathvon M. Tompkins

Rathvon McClure Tompkins
September 17, 1999
Place of birth	Boulder, Colorado
Place of death	Lexington, South Carolina
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1939-1971
Rank	Major General
Commands held	1st Battalion 29th Marines 5th Marines MCRD Parris Island 3rd Marine Division
Battles/wars	World War II * Battle of Saipan * Battle of Tarawa * Battle of Guadalcanal Korean War Vietnam War * Tet Offensive * Battle of Khe Sanh
Awards	Navy Cross Silver Star Bronze Star

Rathvon McClure Tompkins ( September 17, 1999) was a United States Marine Corps general who served in the Marine Corps for over 32 years, highly decorated for his heroism in combat in three wars. During World War II, he who earned the Navy Cross for his heroic actions as a battalion commander during the World War II Battle of Saipan; as well as earning the Silver Star during the Battle of Tarawa and the Bronze Star Medal during the Battle of Guadalcanal. He commanded the 5th Marines during the Vietnam War; and commanding the 3rd Marine Division.

[edit] Biography

[edit] World War II

He served in the Pacific during World War II. He received the Navy Cross, the corps' highest award for valor except for the Medal of Honor, for his heroism on Saipan, a Silver Star at Tarawa and a Bronze Star at Guadalcanal.

[edit] Korean War

During the Korean War, he commanded the 5th Marines of the 1st Marine Division.

[edit] Vietnam War

In 1967, he went to South Vietnam as commander of the 3rd Marine Division, Reinforced. He commanded the division during the Tet Offensive and the siege of Khe Sanh. Gen. Tompkins retired from active duty in 1971, after two years as base commander of Camp Lejeune, N.C.

[edit] Retirement

Tompkins retired in 1971 after over 32 years of distinguished service. Major General Tompkins died on September 17, 1999 in Lexington, South Carolina following a stroke.

[edit] Awards

Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

This article incorporates text in the public domain from the United States Marine Corps.

• Colonel Joseph H. Alexander, USMC (1993). Across the Reef: The Marine Assault of Tarawa. Marines in World War II Commemorative Series. Marine Corps Historical Center, United States Marine Corps. Retrieved on 2007-04-03.

• Major Carl W. Hoffman, USMC (1954). Saipan: The Beginning of the End. USMC Historical Monograph. Historical Branch, G-3 Division, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps. Retrieved on 2007-04-03.

• [? Recipients of the Medal of Honor, Marine Corps Brevet Medal, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, and Air Force Cross]. Home Town Heroes from the State of Colorado. HomeofHeroes.com (August 11, 2006). Retrieved on 2007-04-03.

• Rathvon McClure Tompkins,Major General, United States Marine Corps. Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved on 2007-04-03.

[edit] Further reading

• Tompkins, Rathvon M. "Ubique." 'Marine Corps Gazette 49, no. 9 (Sep. 1965): 32-39.

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[edit] V Amphibious Corps

Activation:5 August 1943 - V Amphibious Corps activated at Camp Elliott, California. ^[1]

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[edit] Medal of Honor recipients template

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Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Awards	Medal of Honor Purple Heart

[edit] Biography

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

[edit] Awards and decorations

In addition to the Medal of Honor, <name>'s awards include:

[edit] See also

[edit] References

This article incorporates text in the public domain from the United States Marine Corps.

• <actualhere.html> <NAME>. Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marine Corps.
• <as given>. Marines Awarded the Medal of Honor. United States Marine Corps.

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[edit] Travb's Smedley Butler infobox

Smedley Butler
June 30, 1881 - June 21, 1940
150px Smedley D. Butler
Nickname:	"Old Gimlet Eye" "The Fighting Quaker" "Old Duckboard"
Place of birth:	West Chester, Pennsylvania
Place of death:	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Allegiance:	USMC
Years of service:	1898-1931
Rank:	Major General
Commands:	13th Regiment Marine Expeditionary Force, China
Battles/wars:	Boxer Rebellion Occupation of Veracruz (1914) Occupation of Haiti
Awards:	Medal of Honor (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal French Order of the Black Star Image:MoH.jpg

[edit] Sergeant Major MC

NAME
XXth Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (year range)
Allegiance	Uniged States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Rank	Sergeant Major
Commands held	Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Sergeant Major NAME, USMC retired, was the XXth Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (YEAR RANGE).

[edit] See also

• Former Sergeants Major of the Marine Corps

[edit] References

This article incorporates text in the public domain from the United States Marine Corps.

• [ Official Marine Corps biography]

Preceded by BEFORE

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps 19XX–19XX

Succeeded by AFTER

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