(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Henry Barthold Stelling, Jr., 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 as Director, Space, Department of the Air Force, from 1972 to 1976. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stelling and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.