Keith Kellogg

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

General Kellogg's career stands as a testament to dedicated service across nearly four decades. His receipt of the Silver Star and multiple Legion of Merit awards highlights a rare combination of battlefield courage and strategic brilliance. Being awarded the Distinguished Service Medal upon leaving the Department of Defense marks him as one of the most decorated officers of his generation. His ability to transition seamlessly from a combat commander in Vietnam to a key architect of U.S. foreign policy in the 21st century is a unique achievement in modern military history.

AwardsKellogg's accolades reflect a lifetime of military and diplomatic service. He received the Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious service and the Silver Star for gallantry in action against an enemy force during the Vietnam War. Multiple awards for outstanding achievement in military duty include the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star Medal with V device for valor. Additional honors include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal. He also holds the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Special Forces Tab.

Honours & Distinctions

Special Forces Tab

U.S. Army·1970

Recognizing training and qualification in special operations.

Presidential Unit Citation

Department of Defense·1971

Awarded for extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy force.