John R. Dailey
| John R. "Jack" Dailey | |
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General John R. Dailey
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| Nickname(s) | Call sign "Zorro" |
| Born |
February 17, 1934 Quantico, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1956-1992 |
| Rank |
 General
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| Commands held | Marine Corps Research, Development and Acquisition Command 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star |
| Other work | Associate Deputy Administrator, NASA Director, National Air and Space Museum |
John R. "Jack" Dailey (born February 17, 1934) is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC) and Chief of Staff from 1990 to 1992, Acting Associate Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from 1992 to 1999; and director of the National Air and Space Museum (NASM) since 2000.
His career in the Marine Corps spanned thirty-six years and included a wide variety of operational and staff assignments. He is a pilot with over 7000 hours in fixed and rotary wing aircraft. He has extensive command experience including the Marine Corps Systems Command and the Armed Forces Staff College. He flew 450 missions during two tours in Vietnam and has numerous personal decorations which he received for combat operations.
John Dailey was born on February 17, 1934 in Quantico, Virginia. He earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1956.
Upon graduation from UCLA, Dailey was commissioned a second lieutenant in June 1956. He completed The Basic School prior to flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in July 1958.
His operational experience includes over 7,500 flying hours in fighters; light attack, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare aircraft; transports; and helicopters.
In 1972, Dailey served as Commanding Officer, Marine Composite Reconnaissance Squadron-l, and also commanded a Carrier Task Unit supporting combat operations in North Vietnam. During two tours in Vietnam, he flew 450 combat missions. Returning from overseas in May 1973, Dailey was assigned to the Aviation Weapons Requirements Branch, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. In 1975 he entered the National War College and, after graduation, returned to the Aviation Plans and Programs Branch at Headquarters Marine Corps.
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