Richard S. Beyea Jr.
Richard S. Beyea Jr. is a retired United States Air Force brigadier general (special agent) who served as the 10th commander of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), Bolling AFB, Washington D.C. As the AFOSI Commander, Beyea was responsible for providing independent professional investigative services to commanders of all Air Force activities about fraud, counterintelligence and major criminal matters by using a worldwide network of agents stationed at all major Air Force installations and at a variety of special operating locations. He also served as the air staff assistant inspector general for special investigations. [2][1]
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1958–1988 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general (Ret.) |
| Commands held | Air Force Office of Special Investigations |
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Education
In 1958, Beyea earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. Beyea also obtained a Master's degree from George Washington University, Washington D.C, in 1974. Along with specialized training, Beyea completed Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, AL; Industrial College of the Armed Forces and National War College, both located at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington D.C.[1]
Military career
Upon graduation from the U.S. Military Academy, Beyea commissioned into the United States Air Force in 1958. He spent the majority of his career as a special agent of the AFOSI where he conducted and supervised felony-level criminal, fraud, and counterintelligence investigations and operations. He commanded at the detachment, squadron and wing levels. His assignments included four overseas postings, which were Bangkok, Thailand; Kadena AB, Japan; and RAF Fairford and RAF Alconbury, England. Prior to his last assignment as Commander of AFOSI, Beyea served as the deputy commander of the 18th Combat Support Group, and subsequently became base commander. Near the end of his military career, Beyea was awarded the prestigious Order of the Sword in 1987, which is the highest honor and tribute noncommissioned officers can bestow upon an individual.[1][3][4]
Major awards and decorations
Beyea is the recipient of the following:[1]
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| 1st Row | Legion of Merit | ||||||||
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| 2nd Row | Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters | Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster | National Defense Service Medal with service star | ||||||
| 3rd Row | Vietnam Service Medal with eight service stars | Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm | Vietnam Campaign Medal | ||||||
References
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This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain."BG Richard S. Beyea Jr. Air Force Biography". U.S. Air Force. Sep 1984. Retrieved 8 Jan 2019. - This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain."Proposed Remarks by William H. Webster Director of Central Intelligence at the Retirement Dinner for Brigadier General Richard S. Beyea Jr. (USAF) Bolling Air Force Base Officers' Club Washington, D.C. February 27, 1988" (PDF). Central Intelligence Agency. 27 Feb 1988. Retrieved 8 Jan 2019.
- This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain."Kadena Air Base History". U.S. Air Force. Retrieved 8 Jan 2019.
- This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain."Recipients of the Order of the Sword" (PDF). U.S. Air Force – Air University. Retrieved 8 Jan 2019.
Notes
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| Preceded by BG Forest A. Singhoff |
Commander of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations Jun 1980 – Feb 1988 |
Succeeded by BG Francis R. Dillon |