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Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Richard Earl Stephenson, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as J-4, Logistics, U.S. Central Command, from 1982 to 1983. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Stephenson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1983 – 1985
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Earl Stephenson, United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 3d Support Command, Germany, from 1983 to 1985.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Earl Stephenson, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Executive Officer to the Commanding General, Army Materiel Command, from 1968 to 1969.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1978 – 1980
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Earl Stephenson, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 1st Cavalry, Division Support Command, from 1978 to 1980.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1986 – 1989
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Earl Stephenson, United States Army, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding General and subsequently as Commanding General, Aviation Systems Command, from 1986 to 1989.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1990 – 1991
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Earl Stephenson, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, U.S. Army Operational Test and Evaluation Command, Falls Church, Virginia, from 1990 to 1991.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1975
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Earl Stephenson, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 53d Tank Battalion, Germany, from 1973 to 1975.