(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Garth Bryant Dettinger, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Deputy Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force from 1976 to 1980. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dettinger 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 Air Force.