Ronald Markarian, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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California State Director of the U.S. Selective Service System and a former Major General of the United States Air Force
Date of Birth: 27-Jun-1931
Place of Birth: Fresno, California, United States
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Ronald Markarian
- Ronald Hrant Markarian (born June 27, 1931) is the California State Director of the U.S.
- Selective Service System and a former Major General of the United States Air Force.
- Ronald Markarian is active in community affairs and has served in a variety of leadership roles in military, veteran and public service organizations.
- He served on several State and Federal boards and has been the Director of the United States Selective Service System in California since his appointment in 1987.
- He was instrumental in founding the Association of the United States Army (AUSA; Chapter 6105) in 1982, and served as the first president of the chapter and later serving two additional terms totaling 15 years as president.
- During his last presidency, the chapter was designated Best Chapter in AUSA for seven consecutive years, from 2000 to 2006.
- He also served as the AUSA sixth region president and an AUSA national trustee. Major General Markarian served in the United States military for 46 years.
- He flew 116 combat reconnaissance missions during the Vietnam War receiving numerous awards, including two Legion of Merits and the Bronze Star.
- Additionally, Markarian has received awards from many military organizations, including the Association of the U.S.
- Army's National Golden Eagle Award and National Distinguished Service Award, and he was the 2002 recipient of the organization's Anthony Drexel Biddle Award, President's Award.
- Major General Markarian has also graduated from several military schools and holds a master's degree in public administration from George Washington University.
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