The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to General John William Vogt, Jr. (AFSN: 8709A/ASN: 0-659342), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Vogt distinguished himself as Deputy Commander, United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, and Commander, SEVENTH Air Force, from 11 April 1972 to 14 February 1973; and as Commander, United States Support Activities Group/SEVENTH Air Force, Thailand, from 15 February 1973 to 30 September 1973. In these very critical and demanding positions, he provided the aggressive and astute leadership, managerial ability, exceptional initiative, and operational knowledge required for the successful accomplishment of unilateral and combined military operations, and Free World objectives in Southeast Asia. He demonstrated his comprehension of air war tactics, application of resources and ability to develop practical solutions to complex international military problems in a demanding and fluid environment. General Vogt, through close cooperation with the Free World governments of Southeast Asia, developed and executed plans encompassing massive air offensive operations throughout this theater. General Vogt demonstrated his mastery of tactics and strategy through his guidance on the application of combat air assets that proved critical to a successful conclusion of the United States mission in Southeast Asia. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Vogt reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to General John William Vogt, Jr. (AFSN: 8709A/ASN: 0-659342), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Vogt distinguished himself as Commander in Chief, United States Air Forces in Europe and Commander, Allied Air Forces Central Europe from 1 July 1974 to 31 August 1975. In these important assignments, the forceful leadership and the outstanding and dedicated efforts of General Vogt were significantly displayed in the increased combat readiness of all United States Air Forces in Europe. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Vogt culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General John William Vogt, Jr. (AFSN: 8709A/ASN: 0-659342), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Vogt distinguished himself as Director for Operations, Operations Directorate, and Director, Joint Staff, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1 August 1969 through 30 April 1972. In these important assignments, the forceful leadership, and the outstanding and dedicated efforts of General Vogt were significantly displayed in a wide range of operational and planning matters developed under his guidance and provided to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and higher authority for consideration and decision. His personal contribution to the varied aspects of international negotiations, current operations and strategic planning at the highest levels of government attest to his comprehensive awareness of political-military considerations and broad military knowledge. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Vogt reflect the highest credit upon himself, the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John William Vogt, Jr. (AFSN: 8709A/ASN: 0-659342), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Vogt distinguished himself as Deputy for Plans and Operations, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, from 2 August 1965 to 15 June 1968. In this important assignment, the forceful leadership and the outstanding and dedicated efforts of General Vogt were significantly displayed in supervising the preparation of war plans, contingency plans, support plans, briefs, and operational planning concepts; and establishing policies on operational requirements and programs for accomplishment of the command mission. In addition, General Vogt participated in negotiations and technical agreements with other military services and with foreign countries, supervised the issuance of mission directives, organizational concepts, and allocation of manpower; and accomplished similar functions for and in support of the Military Assistance Program, as rendered appropriate by the role of the Commander in Chief, Pacific Air Forces, in Military Assistance Program matters. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Vogt reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.