operational readiness and training of Allied Command Europe forces. In June 1979 he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and became the Commander of the United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force with headquarters at Yokota Air Base, Japan and he retired at this position in October 1981 after 34 years of military service. Ginn was a command pilot with more than 6,000 flying hours. His military decorations and awards include the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with 12 oak leaf clusters, Navy Gold Star, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award ribbon with "V" device and two oak leaf clusters, Combat Readiness Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with gold star. He was also awarded the Order of Daedalians Muir S. Fairchild Award in 1974. References External links Official Profile Wesleyan University alumni Florida State University alumni Harvard Business School alumni United States Air Force generals 1928 births Recipients of the Air Medal Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) 2010 deaths Recipients of the Legion of Merit