In a ceremony on June 8, 2016, at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fort Bragg, N.C., COL(R) Don Fallin, a Fairview native, was honored at his retirement culminating in over 34 years of service in the U.S. Army with assignments in the Infantry, Airborne, Aviation and Special Operations. COL(R) Fallin served in 16 different countries on four continents. During the ceremony, COL(R) Fallin was awarded the Legion of Merit, one of our nation’s highest awards for service.
In addition, COL(R) Fallin was awarded the Order of Saint Michael which recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to the promotion of Army Aviation and demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and moral character, display an outstanding degree of professional competence, and serve the United States Army Aviation community with distinction. COL(R) Fallin served in various aviation command and staff positions including commanding at the Aviation Special Operations Group, Squadron and Company levels. In his most recent aviation assignment, he served as the commander of the Special Mission Wing/Special Operations Aviation group in Afghanistan. Read More