(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Louis O. Alder (AFSN: FR-16280), United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Alder and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country 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 Major General Louis O. Alder (AFSN: FR-16280), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Alder distinguished himself as Deputy Chief of Staff, Comptroller, and Deputy Chief of Staff, Data Automation, Headquarters, Air Force Logistics Command, from 1 June 1974 to 31 August 1975. During this period, General Alder’s superior achievements, his dynamic leadership and outstanding initiative resulted in an assessment and redirection of the Advanced Logistics System. This included the introduction of computer management innovations of significant magnitude with far-reaching impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics management of the Air Force. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Alder 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.