(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Eric B. Schoomaker, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Surgeon General of the Army from 11 December 2007 to 5 December 2011. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Schoomaker culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.