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Col. Cummings [...] distinguished Service Medal, Secty. of State, 6/27/29

Col. Cummings [...] distinguished Service Medal, Secty. of State, 6/27...

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PRESIDENT BESTOWS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL ON U.S. CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS. WASHINGTON, D.C. JULY 28. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY BESTOWED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL ON ADMIRAL WILLIAM D. LEAHY, WHO RETIRES TUESDAY AS CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS TO BECOME GOVERNOR OF PUERTO RICO. THE AWARD WAS A SUPRISE TO LEAHY, WHO CALLED AT THE WHITE HOUSE TO DISCUSS PUERTO RICAN PROBLEMS. IN THE CENTER IS CHARLES EDISON, ACTING SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

PRESIDENT BESTOWS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL ON U.S. CHIEF OF NAVAL O...

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GEN David C. Jones congratulates LGEN Robert A. Patterson after presenting him the Distinguished Service Medal during the ceremony

GEN David C. Jones congratulates LGEN Robert A. Patterson after presen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Ron Hall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

General (GEN) Maxwell R. Thurman, vice chief of staff, US Army, congratulates Brigadier General (BGEN) Walter C. Cousland after presenting him with the Distinguished Service Medal upon his retirement from active duty.  Mrs. Cousland is looking on during a ceremony at the Pentagon

General (GEN) Maxwell R. Thurman, vice chief of staff, US Army, congra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ron Ebsen Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Army CHIEF of STAFF General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General (LGEN) Nathaniel R. Thompson Jr., Army inspector general, while Mrs. Thompson looks on during a ceremony at the Pentagon

Army CHIEF of STAFF General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., presents the Di...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ron Ebsen Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John O. Marsh, Jr., presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Major General (MGEN) Llyle J. Barker, Jr., upon his retirement from active duty. The ceremony is being held at the Pentagon

Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John O. Marsh, Jr., presents the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Rob Ebsen Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Army CHIEF of STAFF General John A. Wickham Jr. and Mrs. Elyse Donahue each pin a third star on the shoulders of Lieutenant General Robert Donahue during his promotion ceremony at the Pentagon. Donahue was also presented with a Distinguished Service Medal

Army CHIEF of STAFF General John A. Wickham Jr. and Mrs. Elyse Donahue...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ron Ebsen Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, left, congratulates GEN. John D. Ryan, chief of staff, U.S. Air Force, after presenting him with the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) during a Pentagon ceremony. Ryan has served in his position since August 1, 1969

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, left, congratulates GEN. John D....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Frank Hall Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, left, congratulates Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr., chief of naval operations, after presenting him with the Distinguished Service Medal (Navy-Marine Corps) during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Zumwalt has served in his position since July 1, 1970. Attending the ceremony is his wife

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, left, congratulates Adm. Elmo R....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Frank Hall Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Photograph of President Gerald Ford Presenting the NASA Distinguished Service Medal to the Manager of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project and the Apollo Astronauts

Photograph of President Gerald Ford Presenting the NASA Distinguished ...

This photograph depicts President Ford with astronauts Thomas Stafford, Donald Slayton, Vance Brand, and Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Manager Glynn Lunney in the White House Rose Garden. President Ford is standin... More

LGEN Richard H. Thompson, deputy chief of staff for Logistics, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to MGEN William Eicher, assistant deputy chief of staff for Logistics upon his retirement. Attending the ceremony are Eicher's wife and family. The ceremony was held at the Pentagon

LGEN Richard H. Thompson, deputy chief of staff for Logistics, present...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ron Ebsen Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Army chief of staff General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., presents the Distinguished Service Medal to GEN Donald R. Keith, commanding general, Materiel Development and Readiness Command

Army chief of staff General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., presents the Di...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

General Maxwell R. Thurman, left, Vice CHIEF of STAFF, US Army, awards the Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Sinclair L. Melner, Deputy Chairman, NATO Military Committee, during a ceremony at the Pentagon

General Maxwell R. Thurman, left, Vice CHIEF of STAFF, US Army, awards...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward Release Status: Released to Public ... More

General Maxwell R. Thurman, left, Vice CHIEF of STAFF, US Army, awards the Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General La Vern E. Weber during Weber's retirement ceremony at the Pentagon. Weber's wife Bette is at right

General Maxwell R. Thurman, left, Vice CHIEF of STAFF, US Army, awards...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ron Ebsen Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., US Army CHIEF of STAFF, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General (LGEN) Ernest D. Peixotto upon his retirement from active duty. Attending the ceremony at the Pentagon is LGEN Peixotto's wife Elizabeth, daughter-in-law Peggy and grandson Adam

General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., US Army CHIEF of STAFF, presents th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ron Ebsen Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

General (GEN), Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF pins the Defense Distinguished Service Medal on GEN Charles T. Robertson, Jr. out going Commander-in-CHIEF, US Transportation Command and Commander, Air Mobility Command, during the Change of Command Ceremony at Scott AFB, Illinois

General (GEN), Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF pins ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer J. Tovar, USAF Release St... More

U.S. Senator honored for war service. Secretary of War Weeks pinning the Distinguished Service Medal on Senator Rice W. Means, of Colorado, for gallantry in action in the Spanish-American war. Senator Means earned the decoration in 1898, when a Second Lieutenant of the 1st Colorado Volunteer Infantry. In the group, (left to right) Maj. General John L. HInes, Ch.. of Staff, Secretary Weeks, Senator Means and Mrs. Means

U.S. Senator honored for war service. Secretary of War Weeks pinning t...

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Japanese-American volunteers. First AJA [Americans of Japanese ancestry] volunteer to put on the uniform of the U.S. Army, Mitsuru Doi, eighteen, of Lihue, Kauai, is shown how to buckle on his ammunition belt. Doing the showing is Sergeant John H. Chynoweth, acting first sergeant of the provisional company of Kauai inductees, and nephew of the Brigadier General Chynoweth who was recently awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his activities in the Philippines even after occupation of the islands by the Japanese

Japanese-American volunteers. First AJA [Americans of Japanese ancestr...

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General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., US Army CHIEF of STAFF, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General (LGEN) James H. Merryman upon his retirement from active duty. Attending the ceremony at the Pentagon is LGEN Merryman's wife Jane

General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., US Army CHIEF of STAFF, presents th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ron Ebsen Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Army CHIEF of STAFF General John A. Wickham Jr., left, congratulates Lieutenant General Max W. Noah after awarding him the Distinguished Service Medal and promoting him to Lieutenant General during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Noah's wife Priscella is at right

Army CHIEF of STAFF General John A. Wickham Jr., left, congratulates L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ron Ebsen Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Commander in CHIEF, U.S. Central Command (Desert Shield/Storm) presents the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General John E. Leide, Director for Intelligence, J-2, Central Command, during a ceremony held in Saudi Arabia

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Commander in CHIEF, U.S. Central Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

In the firing room of the Launch Control Center after the successful launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour at 3:35:34 a.m. EST, NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin congratulates KSC Director of Shuttle Operations Robert B. Sieck, who is wearing around his neck the Distinguished Service Medal just presented him. Goldin conferred the medal, the highest honor NASA gives a government employee, which recognizes someone who has personally made a contribution representing substantial and extraordinary progress to the mission of NASA KSC-98pc1804

In the firing room of the Launch Control Center after the successful l...

In the firing room of the Launch Control Center after the successful launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour at 3:35:34 a.m. EST, NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin congratulates KSC Director of Shuttle Operations Robe... More

US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers (Left), Air Force Space Command Commander, presents Major General Gerald Perryman Jr., 14th Air Force Commander, with the Distinguished Service Medal and Certificate, during the 14th Air Force Change of Command Ceremony held on May 6th, 1999, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. MGEN Perryman Jr., leaves to become the Aerospace Command Control and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center Commander at Langley AFB, Virginia

US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers (Left), Air Force Space Command...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Linda C. Miller, USAF Releas... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense,  presents the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to GEN. John W. Handy during a combined retirement and change of command ceremony for GEN. Handy, the seventh commander of the U.S. Transportation Command and Commander of Air Mobility Command.  GEN. Handy relinquished command to GEN. Norton A. Schwartz.  The ceremony was held on Sept. 7, 2005 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.  (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, presents...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Release S... More

At Cooper Field, Fort Hood, Texas, the U.S. Army 1ST Cavalry Division Headquarters, hold a retirement ceremony in honor of GEN. Leon J. LaPorte.  GEN. LaPorte, is retiring after nearly 38 years of service.  Here GEN. Peter J. Schoomaker, CHIEF of STAFF of the Army, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to GEN. LaPorte. (U.S. Army PHOTO by Christopher Varville, CIV) (Released)

At Cooper Field, Fort Hood, Texas, the U.S. Army 1ST Cavalry Division ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST Scene Camera Operator: Christopher Varv... More

Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York - Sergeant Reider Waller, 105th Machine Gun Battalion, winner of Congressional Medal of Honor and British Distinguished Service Medal, cutting the silken ropes in front of Arch of Victory to permit the passage of parade

Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York - Sergeant Reider Waller, ...

Photographer: International Film Service Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picry... More

Colonel Benjamin B. Talley, engineering officer who planned and supervised the construction of all army installations in Alaska, receiving the Distinguished Service Medal from Major-General Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr., commanding general of the Alaska Defense Command at his headquarters in Alaska

Colonel Benjamin B. Talley, engineering officer who planned and superv...

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President John F. Kennedy Peers into Space Capsule at the Presentation Ceremony of NASA Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) to Astronaut and Colonel John Glenn, Jr. at Hangar 'S' at Cape Canaveral, Florida

President John F. Kennedy Peers into Space Capsule at the Presentation...

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SHEPARD, ALAN B., JR. ASTRONAUT - WASHINGTON, DC

SHEPARD, ALAN B., JR. ASTRONAUT - WASHINGTON, DC

S63-06268 (8 May 1963) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., receives his NASA's Distinguished Service Medal from President John F. Kennedy, after his Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) flight, in a Rose Garden ceremony o... More

GEN David C. Jones presents the Distinguished Service Medal to LGEN Warren D. Johnson

GEN David C. Jones presents the Distinguished Service Medal to LGEN Wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to MGEN William S. Augerson by LGEN Maxwell R. Thurman, deputy chief of staff for Personnel. Looking is MGEN Augerson's wife Virginia ceremony at the Pentagon

The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to MGEN William S. Augerson...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Skikkel Release Status: Released to Publ... More

The Defense Meritorious Service Medal is presented to COL Paul Grenier by MGEN Robert L. Schweitzer, director of Strategy, Plans and Policy, at a ceremony held at the Pentagon. Looking on is COL Grenier's wife Gloria

The Defense Meritorious Service Medal is presented to COL Paul Grenier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A view of Captain Richard H. Truly's decorations. They include: the Naval Astronaut Wings, the Navy Distinguished Flying Cross, the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal, and the NASA Distinguished Service Medal. CAPT Truly is the commanding officer of the recently formed US Naval Space Command

A view of Captain Richard H. Truly's decorations. They include: the Na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dahlgren State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mcintosh Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh Jr. awards the Distinguished Service Medal to LT. GEN. Charles D. Franklin during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Franklin's wife Pat is at right

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh Jr. awards the Distinguished Servi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ron Ebsen Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Major General (MGEN) Andrew Chambers, left, acting deputy chief of personnel, US Army, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Major General (MGEN) Walter Mehl, director, Manpower Program Budget

Major General (MGEN) Andrew Chambers, left, acting deputy chief of per...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerome Howard Release Status: Re... More

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, left, presents the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to MAJ. GEN. Daniel (Chappie) James Jr., deputy assistant secretary of defense for public affairs, during a Pentagon ceremony

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, left, presents the Air Force Dis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Davis Wilson Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Lieutenant General Maxwell R. Thurman, Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Personnel, awards the Distinguished Service Medal to Major General William L. Webb Jr., assistant CHIEF of STAFF for Personnel, upon his retirement from the United States Army. Webb's wife and children look on

Lieutenant General Maxwell R. Thurman, Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Perso...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Ron Ebsen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., Army chief of staff, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General (LGEN) Harry A. Griffith during his retirement ceremony at the Pentagon.  Looking on is Mrs. Griffith

General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., Army chief of staff, presents the D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ron Ebsen Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Major General (MGEN) William E. Odom, assistant chief of staff for intelligence, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (COL) Harry L.F. Ching during the colonel's retirement ceremony at the Pentagon.  Looking on is Ching's wife, Sylvia

Major General (MGEN) William E. Odom, assistant chief of staff for int...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Charles L. Donnelly Jr., right, former commander of the US Forces Japan and the 5th Air Force, salutes General (GEN) Jerome F. O'Malley, commander in chief, Pacific Air Forces, after receiving the Defense Distinguished Service Medal during the change of command ceremony

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Charles L. Donnelly Jr., right, former comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mcgill Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

General Maxwell R. Thurman, left, Vice CHIEF of STAFF, US Army, congratulates Lieutenant General John L. Ballantyne III, Chairman, Inter-American Defense Board, after presenting him with a Distinguished Service Medal during a ceremony at the Pentagon

General Maxwell R. Thurman, left, Vice CHIEF of STAFF, US Army, congra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Jerome Howard Release Status: Released to Publ... More

During the full military burial honors for US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Thomas H. Moorer at Arlington National Cemetery, Mrs. Carrie Moorer receives the National ENSIGN from retired USN Vice Admiral (VADM) Joe P. Moorer, ADM Moorers surviving brother. USN ADM Moorer, graduate of the Naval Academy class of 1933, went on to serve as the CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) from 1967-1970, whereupon he was appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF (CJCS), a post he held until his retirement in 1974. A former naval aviator, USN ADM Moorer earned many personal decorations and honors during his career, including the Department of Defense (DoD) hed Service Medal (DSM) and the...

During the full military burial honors for US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During the full military burial honors for US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Thomas H. Moorer at Arlington National Cemetery, Mrs. Car... More

COL. Burton Quist, U.S. Marines, out going Commander Joint Task Force Provide Promise (JTFPP) (Forward) is presented with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his work at JTFPP (Forward) Camp Pleso by Brig. GEN. Edward Hanlon, Jr., CHIEF of STAFF, JTFPP, during the Change of Command ceremony

COL. Burton Quist, U.S. Marines, out going Commander Joint Task Force ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE PROMISE Base: Camp Pleso State: Zagreb Country: Croatia (CRO) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Diane S. Robinson Release ... More

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Gregory S. Martin (left), presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Major General (MGEN) Edward J. Mechenbierat the Air force Museum, Wright Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), Ohio (OH)

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Gregory S. Martin (left), presents t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Larry K. Davenport, CIV, USAF Re... More

Inspecting the troops during the armed forces full honor arrival ceremony for incoming U.S. Army CHIEF of STAFF GEN. Creighton W. Abrams, right are: Secretary of the Army Robert F. Froehlke; COL. Harvey H. Perrett Jr., commander of the troops; and Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird. Earlier during the ceremony, Secretary Laird presented the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Gen. Abrams

Inspecting the troops during the armed forces full honor arrival cerem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Frank Hall Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, left, congratulates GEN. Robert E. Cushman Jr., commandant, U.S. Marine Corps, after presenting him with the Distinguished Service Medal (Navy-Marine Corps) during a Pentagon ceremony. Cushman has served in his position since January 1, 1972

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, left, congratulates GEN. Robert ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Frank Hall Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

General Russell E. Dougherty receives the Defense Distinguished Service Medal from GEN Geroge S. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, during his change of command and retirement ceremony. GEN Richard H. Ellis, his successor as commander in chief of the Strategic Air command, looks on

General Russell E. Dougherty receives the Defense Distinguished Servic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dan Dougherty Release Status: Rel... More

President Reagan Presents Medals

President Reagan Presents Medals

(May 1, 1981) President Ronald Reagan presents astronaut John Young with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor as well as NASA's Distinguished Service Medal. Astronaut Robert C. Crippen also received the Disti... More

GEN Lew Allen, Air Force chief of staff, presents the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal to LGEN Benjamin N. Bellis during his retirement ceremony

GEN Lew Allen, Air Force chief of staff, presents the Department of De...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Release... More

Under Secretary of the Air Force Edward C. Aldridge Jr. presents the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to GEN James V. Hartinger during the dedication ceremony for the Space Command

Under Secretary of the Air Force Edward C. Aldridge Jr. presents the D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Garfield F. Jones Release Status: Re... More

General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., Army chief of staff, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Major General (MGEN) Paul M. Timmerberg during his retirement ceremony at the Pentagon.  Looking on is Mrs. Timmerberg

General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., Army chief of staff, presents the D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ron Ebsen Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Army CHIEF of STAFF General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Army Vice CHIEF of STAFF Lieutenant General (LGEN) Maxwell R. Thurman during a ceremony at the Pentagon

Army CHIEF of STAFF General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., presents the Di...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Richard L. Armitage, secretary of defense for international security affairs, presents the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General (MGEN) Edward L. Tixier, US Air Force, deputy assistant of defense for Near Eastern and South Asian affairs, in a ceremony at the Pentagon

Richard L. Armitage, secretary of defense for international security a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Wood Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Charles L. Donnelly Jr., right, former commander of the US Forces Japan and the 5th Air Force, receives the Defense Distinguished Service Medal from General (GEN) Jerome F. O'Malley, commander in chief, Pacific Air Forces, during the change of command ceremony

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Charles L. Donnelly Jr., right, former comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mcgill Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

Nestor D. Sanchez, deputy assistant secretary of defense for inter-American affairs, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Major General (MGEN) Neil Creighton upon his retirement from the US Army. Creighton served as director, Inter-American Region, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, prior to his retirement

Nestor D. Sanchez, deputy assistant secretary of defense for inter-Ame...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward Release Status: Releas... More

General Maxwell R. Thurman, left, Vice CHIEF of STAFF, US Army, congratulates Lieutenant General Emmett H. Walker after presenting him with a Distinguished Service Medal during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Walker's wife, Elizabeth, is at right

General Maxwell R. Thurman, left, Vice CHIEF of STAFF, US Army, congra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott Davis Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

General Colin L. Powell, USA, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, congratulates Admiral Frank B. Kelso II during the change of command ceremony at which he is replaced by Admiral Leon A. Edney as Commander in CHIEF, US Atlantic Command. Powell presented Kelso with the Defense Department Distinguished Service Medal during the ceremony, which is taking place aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). Later in the day, Kelso will assume the post of CHIEF of Naval Operations from Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost during a ceremony at the US Naval Academy

General Colin L. Powell, USA, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, congrat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Susan Carl Release Status: Re... More

Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Service Medal

Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Service Medal

This service medal was awarded to Lieutenant John W. Bowman of Westborough. His tenth generation grandson, Gary Bowman, brought it to the 2017 scanning day. Courtesy of Westborough Public Library

Milton O. Thompson NASA history collection

Milton O. Thompson NASA history collection

Description: (1960) Milton O. Thompson began flying with the U.S. Navy as a pilot trainee at the age of 19. He subsequently served during World War II with duty in China and Japan. ..Following six years of acti... More

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, left, congratulates Adm. Thomas H. Moorer, chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, after presenting him with the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal during a Pentagon ceremony. Moorer served as chief of naval operations from August 1, 1967, until July 1, 1970, and has held his current position since July 3, 1970

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, left, congratulates Adm. Thomas ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Thomas Mackesy Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, left, presents the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Adm. Daniel J. Murphy, military assistant to the secretary of defense, during a ceremony at the Pentagon. His wife is standing by

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, left, presents the Department of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Davis Wilson Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Photograph of President Gerald Ford with Astronauts Vance Brand, Thomas Stafford, and Donald Slayton

Photograph of President Gerald Ford with Astronauts Vance Brand, Thoma...

This photograph was taken during the presentation of NASA Distinguished Service Medal to the Apollo-Soyuz astronauts in the White House Rose Garden. Gerald R. Ford White House Photographs

MGEN James J. McMonagle presents the Distinguished Service Medal to COL D. Myers during morning colors

MGEN James J. McMonagle presents the Distinguished Service Medal to CO...

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Upon his retirement from active duty, BGEN James L. Collins receives the Distinguished Service Medal with second oak leaf cluster from LGEN William K. Richardson, Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Operations, during a ceremony at the Pentagon. BGEN Collins' wife, Yolande, is also at the ceremony

Upon his retirement from active duty, BGEN James L. Collins receives t...

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Army CHIEF of STAFF General John A. Wickham Jr., right, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to General Paul F. Gorman during a ceremony at the Pentagon

Army CHIEF of STAFF General John A. Wickham Jr., right, presents the D...

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Army CHIEF of STAFF General Robert A. Wickham Jr., right, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Emmett Paige Jr., Commander, US Army Information Systems Command, during a ceremony at the Pentagon

Army CHIEF of STAFF General Robert A. Wickham Jr., right, presents the...

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In a firing room in the Launch Control Center, KSC Director of Shuttle Operations Robert B. Sieck (left) is applauded by NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin (center) and U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright for receiving the Distinguished Service Medal (seen around Sieck's neck). Goldin conferred the medal after the successful launch of STS-88, citing Sieck's distinguished service as the Kennedy Space Center launch director and director of Shuttle Processing, outstanding leadership and total dedication to the success of the Space Shuttle Program. The medal is the highest honor NASA gives a government employee KSC-98pc1809

In a firing room in the Launch Control Center, KSC Director of Shuttle...

In a firing room in the Launch Control Center, KSC Director of Shuttle Operations Robert B. Sieck (left) is applauded by NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin (center) and U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright ... More

U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), presents U.S. Army GEN. Tommy Franks, Out-going Commander, US Central Command (USCENTCOM) with a Defense Distinguished Service Medal, second oak leaf cluster, prior to a Change of Command Ceremony, on July 7, 2003 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. During the ceremony GEN. Franks relinquished his command to U.S. Army GEN. Abizaid. (DoD photo by STAFF SGT. Norma J. Martinez) (Released)

U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), pre...

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Members of the US Forces Color Guard stand at attention during the funeral for retired US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Thomas H. Moorer. USN ADM Moorer, graduate of the Naval Academy class of 1933, went on to serve as the CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) from 1967-1970, whereupon he was appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF (CJCS), a post he held until his retirement in 1974. A former naval aviator, USN ADM Moorer earned many personal decorations and honors during his career, including the Department of Defense (DoD) Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Members of the US Forces Color Guard stand at attention during the fun...

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President John F. Kennedy:  President John F. Kennedy visited Cape Canaveral on three separate occasions, twice in 1962 and November 16, 1963.  He presided over a Project Mercury ceremony to award John Glenn the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, toured the Launch Operations Center complexes and rode in a helicopter over the Merritt Island Launch Area, which was under construction to support the Apollo Program.   On November 29, 1963, President Lyndon B. Johnson renamed the Launch Operations Center the John F. Kennedy Space Center.      Poster designed by Kennedy Space Center Graphics Department/Greg Lee. Credit: NASA KSC-2012-1855

President John F. Kennedy: President John F. Kennedy visited Cape Can...

President John F. Kennedy: President John F. Kennedy visited Cape Canaveral on three separate occasions, twice in 1962 and November 16, 1963. He presided over a Project Mercury ceremony to award John Glenn th... More

General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., Army chief of staff, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General (LGEN) Dean R. Tice during his retirement ceremony at the Pentagon.  Looking on is Mrs. Tice

General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., Army chief of staff, presents the D...

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General (GEN) John A. Wickam Jr., US Army chief of staff, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to GEN Roscoe Robinson Jr., the US representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Military Committee

General (GEN) John A. Wickam Jr., US Army chief of staff, presents the...

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Lieutenant General (LGEN) Robert M. Elton, deputy chief of staff for personnel, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General (BGEN) Douglas S. Smith during a ceremony at the Pentagon.  Looking on is Smith's wife Mary

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Robert M. Elton, deputy chief of staff for p...

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Major General (MGEN) James M. Rockwell, assistant deputy Army chief of staff for command control communications and computers, presents the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General (BGEN) John S. Tuck for duties performed while serving as commander of the White House Communications Agency

Major General (MGEN) James M. Rockwell, assistant deputy Army chief of...

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General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Commander in CHIEF, U.S. Central Command (Desert Shield/Storm) presents the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General John E. Leide, Director for Intelligence, J-2, Central Command, during a ceremony held in Saudi Arabia

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Commander in CHIEF, U.S. Central Comman...

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In a firing room of the Launch Control Center, KSC Director of Shuttle Operations Robert B. Sieck (center) gives a thumbs up after the successful launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STs-88 at 3:35:34 a.m. EST. With him are NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin (left) and U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright (right). Sieck is wearing around his neck the Distinguished Service Medal presented to him by Goldin following the launch. The medal, the highest honor NASA confers on a government employee, recognizes someone who has personally made a contribution representing substantial and extraordinary progress to the mission of NASA KSC-98pc1802

In a firing room of the Launch Control Center, KSC Director of Shuttle...

In a firing room of the Launch Control Center, KSC Director of Shuttle Operations Robert B. Sieck (center) gives a thumbs up after the successful launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STs-88 at 3:35:34 a... More

Colonel Benjamin B. Talley, engineering officer who planned and supervised the construction of all army installations in Alaska, receiving the Distinguished Service Medal from Major-General Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr., commanding general of the Alaska Defense Command at his headquarters in Alaska

Colonel Benjamin B. Talley, engineering officer who planned and superv...

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GEN Paul C. Carlton, left, commander, Military Airlift Command (MAC), assigns COL Albert M. Navas, center, as commander, 374th Military Airlift Wing during the change of command ceremony. Just relinquishing command is COL James I. Baginski, right, wearing the Distinguished Service Medal

GEN Paul C. Carlton, left, commander, Military Airlift Command (MAC), ...

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US Army CHIEF of STAFF General (GEN) Dennis J. Reimer (left) prepares to present US Army Vice-CHIEF of STAFF GEN Ronald H. Griffith the Distinguished Service Medal during GEN Griffiths Retirement Ceremony, being held at Summerall Field, Fort Myer, Virginia (VA). The Generals Wife Mrs. Hurdis Griffit, stands at her husbands side. GEN Griffith, a two-year Vietnam War veteran, commanded the 1ST Armored Division during Operation DESERT STORM

US Army CHIEF of STAFF General (GEN) Dennis J. Reimer (left) prepares ...

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Lieutenant General (LGEN) Ronald C. Marcotte, (right), USAF, Vice Commander, Air Mobility Command (AMC/CV), Scott AFB, Illinois, is presented the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) by General John W. Handy, USAF, Commander, US Transportation Command (USTC) and Commander, Air Mobility Command (AMC) at his retirement ceremony held at Heritage Park

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Ronald C. Marcotte, (right), USAF, Vice Comm...

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US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Gregory S. Martin (left), Commander, US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE), receives a salute from USAF Major General (MGEN) Major General Kenneth W. Hess, Commander, 3rd Air Force, after MGEN Hess was presented with the Distinguished Service Medal during the 3rd Air Force Change of Command Ceremony, held at Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK)

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Gregory S. Martin (left), Commander,...

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Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Gordon R. England (right) awards CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Vern Clark with his third Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) before his retirement during a late-morning ceremony at the US Naval Academy. USN ADM Clarks wife Connie watches. USN ADM Clark's tenure as CNO began July 21, 2000, making it the longest term served by any CNO since ADM Arleigh Burke resigned in 1961

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Gordon R. England (right) awards CHIEF ...

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BGEN Andre J. Ognibene is presented the Distinguished Service Medal upon his retirement from the Army. Making the presentation is LGEN Charles C. Pixley, Army surgeon general

BGEN Andre J. Ognibene is presented the Distinguished Service Medal up...

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GEN Lew Allen, Air Force chief of staff, presents the Department of Defense Distinuished Service Medal to LGEN Benjamin N. Bellis during his retirement ceremony

GEN Lew Allen, Air Force chief of staff, presents the Department of De...

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General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., Army chief of staff, congratulates Lieutenant General (LGEN) Richard D. Trefry, Army inspector general, after presenting him with the Distinguished Service Medal during his retirement ceremony at the Pentagon.  Looking on is Mrs. Trefry

General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr., Army chief of staff, congratulates ...

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General (GEN) Donald R. Keith and his wife, left, converse with Army CHIEF of STAFF GEN John A. Wickham Jr., following Wickham's presentation to Keith of the Distinguished Service Medal for serving as commanding general, Materiel Development and Readiness Command

General (GEN) Donald R. Keith and his wife, left, converse with Army C...

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Lieutenant General (LGEN) Ernest D. Peixotto, comptroller of the Army, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to retired Colonel (COL) Arthur D. Wells during a ceremony at the Pentagon

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Ernest D. Peixotto, comptroller of the Army,...

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Lieutenant General (LGEN) James E. Light (left), commander, 15th Air Force, presents Brigadier General Jesse S. Hocker, former commander of the 14th Air Division with the Distinguished Service Medal at BGEN Hocker's retirement ceremony

Lieutenant General (LGEN) James E. Light (left), commander, 15th Air F...

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GEN John A. Wickham Jr., U.S. Army CHIEF of STAFF, congratulates LGEN Alexander M. Weyand, Commanding General of the U.S. Army, Japan/IX Corps, after Weyand was presented with the Distinguished Service Medal during a ceremony at the Pentagon

GEN John A. Wickham Jr., U.S. Army CHIEF of STAFF, congratulates LGEN ...

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Lieutenant General Horace H. Taylor presents Major General William Page Jr. with a Distinguished Service Medal during his retirement ceremony

Lieutenant General Horace H. Taylor presents Major General William Pag...

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Forces Command (FORSCOM) Commander, General Dennis J. Reimer, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Horace G. Taylor during his retirement and change of command ceremony. LT. GEN. Taylor's wife, Mary Jane Taylor looks on

Forces Command (FORSCOM) Commander, General Dennis J. Reimer, presents...

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GEN Wesley Clark, former Commander in CHIEF, (CINC) U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), is awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, by GEN John Shalikashvili, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, during his farewell ceremonies

GEN Wesley Clark, former Commander in CHIEF, (CINC) U.S. Southern Comm...

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Winning the Distinguished Service Medal French was left there alone, sitting on the ground, holding his dying officer's head in his lap

Winning the Distinguished Service Medal French was left there alone, s...

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General Pershing awarding the Distinguished Service Medal to Maj. Michael J. O'Brien of Adjutant General's office for "exceptionally metitorious and distinguished service as officer in charge of Officer's division. A.G.D., G.H.Q., A.E.F." July 27, 1922

General Pershing awarding the Distinguished Service Medal to Maj. Mich...

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Members of the US Forces Honor Guard march during the funeral for retired US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Thomas H. Moorer. USN ADM Moorer, graduate of the Naval Academy class of 1933, went on to serve as the CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) from 1967-1970, whereupon he was appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF (CJCS), a post he held until his retirement in 1974. A former naval aviator, USN ADM Moorer earned many personal decorations and honors during his career, including the Department of Defense (DoD) Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Members of the US Forces Honor Guard march during the funeral for reti...

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Astronaut Scott Carpenter - Medal Presentation - Dr. James Webb Post Mercury-Atlas (MA-7)

Astronaut Scott Carpenter - Medal Presentation - Dr. James Webb Post M...

S62-04114 (1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) mission, receives the NASA Distinguished Service Medal from NASA Adminstrator James E. Webb during ceremonies at Cape Canav... More

John O. Marsh Jr., secretary of the Army, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to his Executive Assistant, COL James M. Miller. Miller's wife is on the left, during the ceremony at the Pentagon

John O. Marsh Jr., secretary of the Army, presents the Distinguished S...

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Major General (MGEN) William C. Moore, director of operations, readiness and mobilization, presents the Distingished Service Medal to Brigadier General (BGEN) Nathan C. Vail upon his retirement after 31 years of service.  Looking on during the ceremony at the Pentagon is Vail's wife Mary

Major General (MGEN) William C. Moore, director of operations, readine...

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General Maxwell R. Thurman, left, Vice CHIEF of STAFF, US Army, awards the Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General William I. Rolya, Deputy Director General, NATO Integrated Command Systems Management Agency, during Rolya's retirement ceremony at the Pentagon

General Maxwell R. Thurman, left, Vice CHIEF of STAFF, US Army, awards...

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GEN John A. Wickham Jr., U.S. Army CHIEF of STAFF, poses for a photograph with LGEN Louis C. Wagner Jr., Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for research, development and acquisition, during a ceremony at the Pentagon at which Wagner was presented with the Distinguished Service Medal during a ceremony at the Pentagon at which Wagner was presented with the Distinguished Service Medal. Wagner's wife, Judy, stands by at left

GEN John A. Wickham Jr., U.S. Army CHIEF of STAFF, poses for a photogr...

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