Robert O. Seifert is a retired

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in the National Guard of the United States and former Chief of Staff of the

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Career

Seifert joined the military in 1967. From 1969 to 1972 he was stationed at

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. In 1993 he served in Operation Provide Comfort. From 1996 to 1999 he held command of the

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. He retired in 2002. Awards he received include the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the

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, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters, the Combat Readiness Medal with four oak leaf clusters, and the

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Education

*B.S. – Economics,

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References

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