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{{short description|US Marine Corps general}}
{{Infobox officeholder
|name               = John Revell "Jack" Dailey
|image              = Dailey JR.jpg
|caption            = General John R. Dailey
|birth_date         = {{birth date and age|1934|2|17}}
|death_date         =
|birth_place        = [[Quantico, Virginia]], U.S.
|death_place        =
|placeofburial      =
|order              = 8th
|office             = Director of the National Air and Space Museum
|term_start         = January 1, 2000
|term_end           = April 30, 2018
|predecessor        = [[Donald D. Engen]]
|successor          = [[Ellen Stofan]]
|office1            = Acting [[Deputy Administrator of NASA|Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration]]
|president1         = [[George H. W. Bush]]<br/>[[Bill Clinton]]
|1blankname1        = Administrator
|1namedata1         = [[Daniel S. Goldin]]
|term_start1        = November 3, 1992
|term_end1          = December 31, 1999	
|predecessor1       = [[Aaron Cohen (Deputy NASA administrator)|Aaron Cohen]] (acting)
|successor1         = [[Daniel Mulville]] (acting)
|nickname           = [[Call sign]] "Zorro"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/smithsonian/reboot-the-suit-bring-back-neil-armstrongs-spacesu|title=Reboot the Suit: Bring Back Neil Armstrong's Spacesuit|date=5 May 2022 }}</ref>
|relations          = Brig Gen [[Frank G. Dailey]] (father)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/Fortitudine%20Vol%2022%20No%202.pdf|title=Fortitudine, Volume XXII, No. 2|page=4|publisher=Marine Corps Historical Center|date=1992|access-date=January 31, 2022}}</ref>
|allegiance         = <!---United States of America, too obvious to list--->
|branch             = [[United States Marine Corps]]
|serviceyears       = 1956-1992
|rank               = [[General (United States)|General]]
|unit=
|commands           = {{plainlist|
*[[Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps]]
*[[Marine Corps Systems Command|Marine Corps Research, Development and Acquisition Command]]
*[[2nd Marine Aircraft Wing]]
}}
|battles            = [[Vietnam War]]
|mawards            = {{plainlist|
*[[Navy Distinguished Service Medal|Distinguished Service Medal]] (2)
*[[Defense Superior Service Medal]]
*[[Distinguished Flying Cross (US)|Distinguished Flying Cross]]
*[[Bronze Star]]
}}
}}
'''John Revell "Jack" Dailey''' (born February 17, 1934) is a retired [[United States Marine Corps]] four-star general who served as [[Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps]] (ACMC) and Chief of Staff from 1990 to 1992, Acting Associate Deputy Administrator of the [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]] (NASA) from 1992 to 1999; and director of the [[National Air and Space Museum]] (NASM) from 2000 to 2018.

His career in the Marine Corps spanned thirty-six years and included a wide variety of operational and staff assignments. He is a pilot with over 7000 hours in fixed and rotary wing aircraft. He has extensive command experience including the [[Marine Corps Systems Command]] and the [[Armed Forces Staff College]]. He flew 450 missions during two tours in Vietnam and has numerous personal decorations which he received for combat operations.<ref name=NASAbio>"General John R. Dailey", NASA.</ref>

==Biography==
John Dailey was born on February 17, 1934, in [[Quantico, Virginia]], as the son of future Brigadier general and Naval aviator, [[Frank G. Dailey]] and his wife Flora. He earned a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree from the [[University of California, Los Angeles]], in 1956.<ref name="Fortitudine 22, Part 2">{{cite web | url = https://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/Fortitudine%20Vol%2022%20No%202.pdf | access-date = July 1, 2017 | work = marines.mil | title = Fortitudine 22, Part 2 - Memorandum from the Director: Guadalcanal 50 Years Later | publisher = Marines Websites}}</ref>

===Marine Corps career===
Upon graduation from UCLA, Dailey was commissioned a second lieutenant in June 1956. He completed [[The Basic School]] prior to flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in July 1958.

His operational experience includes over 7,500 flying hours in fighters; light attack, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare aircraft; transports; and helicopters.

In 1972, Dailey served as commanding officer of Marine Composite Reconnaissance Squadron-l, and also commanded a carrier task unit supporting combat operations in North Vietnam. During two tours in Vietnam, he flew 450 combat missions. Returning from overseas in May 1973, Dailey was assigned to the Aviation Weapons Requirements Branch, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. In 1975 he entered the [[National War College]] and, after graduation, returned to the Aviation Plans and Programs Branch at Headquarters Marine Corps.

In 1978, Dailey took command of [[MAG-11|Marine Aircraft Group-ll]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing]], [[Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro]]. In July 1980, he assumed new duties as chief of staff of 3d Marine Aircraft Wing. He returned to Headquarters Marine Corps in July 1981 and was assigned as head of Aviation Plans, Programs, Budget and Joint Doctrine Branch. After promotion to brigadier general in May 1982, Dailey assumed the position of assistant deputy chief of staff for aviation. In May 1985 he took command of the [[1st Marine Amphibious Brigade]], Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Dailey was promoted to major general on June 12, 1986, and took command of the [[2nd Marine Aircraft Wing]], Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, [[Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point]], North Carolina. He was assigned duty as the Commandant, [[Armed Forces Staff College]], Norfolk, Virginia, on July 30, 1987. General Dailey assumed command of the Marine Corps Research, Development and Acquisition Command, Washington, D.C., on August 21, 1989, and was appointed to the grade of lieutenant general on November 24, 1989. He was appointed to the grade of general and assumed the post as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps on August 1, 1990.

===Post-Marine Corps career===
After retirement from the Marine Corps, Dailey served as associate deputy administrator of [[National Aeronautics and Space Administration]] from 1992 to 1999. While at NASA, Dailey led the agency reinvention activities initiated by the NASA Administrator, guiding the development of new management processes in the face of a reduced budget environment.<ref name=NASAbio/>

Dailey recently retired as the Director of the [[National Air and Space Museum]].<ref name=NASMbio>"Director Biography", NASM.</ref>

Since assuming his position in 2000, Dailey has led efforts to expand the size and scope of the museum and increase public outreach. In 2003, in conjunction with the Centennial of Flight, the museum opened a second building, the [[Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center]] in Chantilly, Virginia. More than 300 aircraft and space artifacts are housed in its two hangars: the Boeing Aviation Hangar and James S. McDonnell Space Hangar. In 2011, construction was completed on the center's second and final component, a section devoted to preservation and restoration of the museum's collection.

While at the Smithsonian, he has been awarded the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award by the University of California at Los Angeles, the Statesman of Aviation Award from the National Aeronautic Association, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wings Club, inducted into the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame and the International Aviation Hall of Fame.

In 2014, Dailey was inducted into the [[International Air & Space Hall of Fame]] at the [[San Diego Air & Space Museum]].<ref>Sprekelmeyer, Linda, editor. ''These We Honor: The International Aerospace Hall of Fame''. Donning Co. Publishers, 2006. {{ISBN|978-1-57864-397-4}}.</ref>

In 2018, Dailey was inducted into the [[National Aviation Hall of Fame]] in Dayton, Ohio. <ref>{{cite web |title=Enshrinee John R. Dailey |url=https://nationalaviation.org/enshrinee/john-r-jack-dailey/ |website=nationalaviation.org |publisher=National Aviation Hall of Fame |access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref>

==Decorations and awards==
Dailey's personal decorations include: 
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|-
|colspan="4"|[[File:Naval Aviator Badge.jpg|200px]]
|-
|colspan="4"|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Navy Distinguished Service ribbon.svg|width=106}}&nbsp;{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}&nbsp;{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=US Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|-
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Bronze Star ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Meritorious Service ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|other_device=|ribbon=Air Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}<span style="position:relative; top: 1px; left: -96px; display: inline-block; width: 0;">[[File:Award numeral 1 golden.png|20px]]</span><span style="position:relative; top: 1px; left: -38px; display: inline-block; width: 0;">[[File:Award numeral 2.png|20px]]</span><span style="position:relative; top: 1px; left: -22px; display: inline-block; width: 0;">[[File:Award numeral 3.png|20px]]</span>
|-
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|other_device=nv|ribbon=Navy and Marine Corps Commendation ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Combat Action Ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Ribbon, U.S. Navy Presidential Unit Citation.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Navy Unit Commendation ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|-
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=NasaDisRib.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Marine Corps Expeditionary ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=1|type=service-star|ribbon=National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|-
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=4|type=service-star|ribbon=Vietnam Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Vietnam gallantry cross unit award-3d.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Vietnam Campaign Medal ribbon with 60- clasp.svg|width=106}}
|-
|} 
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
|-
|colspan="5"|[[United States Aviator Badge|Naval Aviator Badge]]
|-
!1st Row
|
|[[Navy Distinguished Service Medal]]
|[[Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army)|Army Distinguished Service Medal]]
|[[Defense Superior Service Medal]]
|-
!2nd Row
|[[Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|Distinguished <br /> Flying Cross]]
|[[Bronze Star Medal|Bronze Star]]
|[[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious <br /> Service Medal]]
|[[Air Medal]] w/ 1 [[award star]] & [[Strike/Flight numerals|<br /> Strike/Flight numeral "23"]]
|-
!3rd Row
|[[Commendation Medal|Navy and Marine Corps <br /> Commendation Medal]] w/ [[valor device]]
|[[Combat Action Ribbon|Combat <br /> Action Ribbon]]
|[[Presidential Unit Citation (United States)|Navy Presidential <br /> Unit Citation]]
|[[Navy Unit Commendation|Navy Unit <br /> Commendation]]
|-
!4th Row
|[[Meritorious Unit Commendation|Navy Meritorious <br /> Unit Commendation]]
|[[NASA Distinguished Service Medal|NASA Distinguished <br /> Service Medal]]
|[[Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal|Marine Corps <br /> Expeditionary Medal]]
|[[National Defense Service Medal|National Defense <br /> Service Medal]] w/ 1 service star
|-
!5th Row
|[[Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal|Armed Forces <br /> Expeditionary Medal]]
|[[Vietnam Service Medal|Vietnam Service <br /> Medal]] w/ 4 service stars
|[[Vietnam Gallantry Cross|Vietnam Gallantry <br /> Cross Unit Citation]]
|[[Vietnam Campaign Medal|Vietnam <br /> Campaign Medal]]
|}

* ''Though Gen. Dailey has been seen in recent photos wearing the [[NASA Distinguished Service Medal]] with other mess dress or miniature medals in 3rd order of precedence, according to [[US Department of Defense]] regulations, all civilian awards should be worn after military or uniformed service decorations and unit citations <br /> but before military service medals or foreign awards as shown above.''

==Notes==
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==References==
:''This article incorporates text in the public domain from the United States Marine Corps and NASA, which are part of the United States Government.''
*{{cite web
 |url         = https://slsp.manpower.usmc.mil/GOSA/Biographies/rptBiography.asp?PERSON_ID=398&PERSON_TYPE=General
 |title       = Official Biography for John R. Dailey
 |publisher   = United States Marine Corps
 |url-status     = dead
 |archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20111001034305/https://slsp.manpower.usmc.mil/GOSA/Biographies/rptBiography.asp?PERSON_ID=398&PERSON_TYPE=General
 |archive-date = 2011-10-01
}}

*{{cite web|access-date=2007-11-22
|url=https://history.nasa.gov/Biographies/dailey.html
|title=General John R. Dailey:L NASA Associate Deputy Administrator (Acting), November 3, 1992 - December 31, 1999
|work=Biographies
|publisher=National Aeronautics and Space Administration
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041027020207/https://history.nasa.gov/Biographies/dailey.html|archive-date=2004-10-27}}

*{{cite web
 |access-date  = 2007-11-22
 |url         = http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/pressroom/presskits/museumkit/dailey.cfm
 |title       = Director Biography, Gen. John R. Dailey
 |publisher   = Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
 |url-status     = dead
 |archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20071025065033/http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/pressroom/presskits/museumkit/dailey.cfm
 |archive-date = 2007-10-25
}}

==External links==
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