The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral Don Wesley Wulzen (NSN: 0-74972), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from February 1967 through June 1969 while assigned as Deputy Director, Directorate for Inspection Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Administration). Acting as Team Chief during the conduct of inspections of six Unified and Specified Commands and Defense agencies, Rear Admiral Wulzen played a major role in the refinement of the methodology, techniques, and operational procedures for these inspections, and made valuable contributions toward the development of new techniques of analyzing and evaluating management effectiveness. His expertise and managerial ability in coordinating the many requirements involved in successful inspection completion and in report preparation and staffing resulted in a well-documented report in each of the six inspections. Through his exemplary leadership, sound judgment, and diligence in this important assignment, Rear Admiral Wulzen rendered invaluable assistance in evaluating the effectiveness and performance of the major commands and agencies which were inspected, thus enabling the commanders and directors of these organizations, as well as the Secretary of Defense and Joint Chiefs of Staff, to determine means of enhancing mission accomplishment. Rear Admiral Wulzen’s superior performance and dedication reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Don Wesley Wulzen (NSN: 0-74972), United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.