(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Richard Swinney Beyea, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 18th Combat Support Group and Base Commander, Japan, from 1978 to 1980. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Beyea and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.



