Military Decorations
McPeak's military decorations include the:
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal
- Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
- Silver Star
- Legion of Merit (with oak leaf cluster)
- Distinguished Flying Cross (olc)
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Air Medal (13 olc)
- Air Force Commendation Medal (3 olc)
- Vietnam Service Medal (4 service stars)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Combat Readiness Medal
- Air Force Overseas Service Ribbon Long Tour
- Air Force Overseas Service Ribbon Short Tour
- Air Force Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
- Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Qualification badges include the Command Aviator Badge, the Parachutist Badge, and the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
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