The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Julius Frank Johnson, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from October 1983 to September 1993, culminating as Commander, First Region, United States Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Cadet Command. General Johnson provided the excellence in training required for future Army leaders. General Johnson’s efforts in the expansion of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program will ensure it will continue to grow and provide exceptional training for the youth of America. General Johnson’s dedicated efforts produced a stronger command, better structured and focused on meeting the requirements of the Total Army for its future officer leadership and providing thousands of young Americans the opportunity to become better citizens through the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program. General Johnson brought to the First Region his view that training was absolutely fundamental to everything the Army does and applied his expert skills as a trainer to the Reserve Officer Training Corps leader development. Brigadier General Johnson’s distinguished leadership and superb contributions to the Army and the nation reflect great credit on him and the United States Army.