Chuck Yeager “Fastest Man Alive”. Early Childhood Hometown: Hamlin, West Virginia 4 siblings Loved outdoors Successful school career Worked with father.

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Chuck Yeager “Fastest Man Alive”

Early Childhood Hometown: Hamlin, West Virginia 4 siblings Loved outdoors Successful school career Worked with father Hard life taught important lessons

WWII Career Enlisted in USAAF Graduated from flight training 363 rd fighter squadron Shot down “Ace in a day” Military propelled successful career

Test Pilot Days/military career Test Pilot other Aviation programs Commanded 405th Tactical Fighter Wing and 4 th Tactical Fighter Wings Brigadier General Commander of USAF Aerospace Research Pilot School Lead USAF competition Wing

Awards Command Pilot Wings Air Force Distinguished service Medal Silver, Bronze Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal Purple Heart

Awards(cont.) WWII Victory Medal European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal Several unit citations and awards Other Air force medals and awards

National Awards Congressional Silver Medal Presidential Medal of Freedom Collier Trophy Mackay Trophy Tony Jannus Award

After Retirement Consulting test pilot at Edwards ARB Speeches to aviation audiences National Aviation Hall of Fame Presidential Promotion to Major General Wings of Hope, Board member California Hall of Fame

Timeline birth of Chuck in Myra

Chuck Yeager is a retired test pilot and U.S. Air Force general. In 1947, Yeager was the first pilot to break the sound barrier.Academy of Achievement: Chuck Yeager Profile 1U.S. Air ForceChuck Yeager Profile 1 Fast Facts: Full name: Charles Elwood YeagerAcademy of Achievemet: Chuck Yeager Profile 1Chuck Yeager Profile 1 Born: February 13, 1923 Birth place: Myra, West VirginaAcademy of Achievemet: Chuck Yeager Profile 1Chuck Yeager Profile 1 Service: U.S. Air ForceU.S. Centennial Of Flight Commission: Chuck Yeager 2Chuck Yeager 2 Rank: Brigadier General (retired)West Virginia Wesleyan College: Chuck Yeager Biographical Information 3Chuck Yeager Biographical Information 3 Wars: World War II, Vietnam WarVietnam War Other work: Flight instructor Background A few months after he graduated from high school, Chuck Yeager entered the Air Force with the intention of becoming a mechanic. In the summer of 1942, he enrolled in the "Flying Sergeant Program" and earned his wings. He was transferred to England shortly thereafter, and in early 1944, shot down his first enemy plane.U.S. Centennial Of Flight Commission: Chuck Yeager 2EnglandChuck Yeager 2 Awards and Honors Chuck Yeager won the Collier and Machay trophies in 1947 for breaking the sound barrier. In 1953, Chuck Yeager received the Harmon trophy for twice exceeding the speed of sound. He was enshrined into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in National Aviation Hall of Fame: Charles Chuck Yeager 4 On December 25, 1975, Chuck Yeager received the Congressional Medal of Honor for Bravery from Gerald Ford.ChuckYeager.org: Congressional Medal of Honor 5 He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1985.Medal of Freedom.com: Chuck Yeager 6 In 1990, Yeager was honored by the Aerospace Walk of Honor.Aerospace Walk of Honor: Honorees Charles Chuck Yeager 4 Congressional Medal of Honor Gerald FordCongressional Medal of Honor 5 Chuck Yeager 6 Honorees