(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Edward D. Baca, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of the National Guard Bureau, from 1 October 1994 to 31 July 1998. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Baca culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.