 In August 1989, he became the vice commander of Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Air Force Logistics Command, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.He retired after 31 years of service on October 1, 1990.Allen's military decorations and awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster and Combat Readiness Medal.