(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kermit Clifton Kaericher, 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, culminating as Director, Inter-American Defense College, Fort McNair, Virginia, from 1976 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kaericher culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.