The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Charles Albert Horner (AFSN: FR-63170), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Vice Commander, 58th Tactical Training Wing, and Commander, 405th Tactical Training Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, and as Commander, 474th Tactical Fighter Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, from 4 March 1979 to 10 August 1981. In these important assignments, the leadership, exemplary foresight and ceaseless efforts consistently demonstrated by Colonel Horner resulted in significant contributions to tactical training as well as the successful conversion to the first fully operational, nuclear tasked F-16 wing. The superior initiative, outstanding leadership, and personal endeavor displayed by Colonel Horner reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.