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692:National Guard Bureau, On Guard magazine,
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303:School of Business. In 1975, he earned a
257:In 1960, Conaway joined the West Virginia
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452:Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
378:Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
136:Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
978:Air Command and Staff College alumni
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694:Lt. Gen. John B. Conaway, Chief, NGB
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458:Kentucky Distinguished Service Medal
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373:Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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