Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General John Henry Moellering, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Assistant to the Chairman, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1985 to 1987. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Moellering reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.