The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Stanley Joseph Donovan (AFSN: FR-1089/0-19560), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Donovan distinguished himself as the United States Representative to the Permanent Military Deputies Group, Central Treaty Organization, from 1 August 1967 to 31 July 1969. In this important assignment, General Donovan’s strong personal dedication, resourcefulness and keen sense of diplomacy, exemplified the highest standards and have made possible the attainment of many significant measures to strengthen the alliance. Under his superb direction and guidance, the United States element of the Central Treaty Organization achieved a high degree of effectiveness in the conduct of various studies bearing on the accomplishment of the organization’s mission in such areas as military assistance, international logistics, balance of payments, and base rights. His devotion to duty and impeccable reputation as a military leader and administrator were reflected in the high level of operational readiness of the Central Treaty Organization. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Donovan culminate a distinguished career in the service of his country, and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Stanley Joseph Donovan (AFSN: FR-1089/0-19560), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Chief, Joint United States Military Group – Military Assistance Advisory Group, Spain, from July 1963 to August 1966. As the single point of contact between the United States military forces and the Spanish Government, and the United States Embassy and United States forces, General Donovan was ultimately responsible for implementation of the United States – Spain defense agreements. Confronted on several occasions with very difficult and highly complicated international problems, General Donovan, through the exercise of superior judgment and diplomacy of the highest order, developed solutions which were eminently satisfactory to both countries. The rapport between the Government of Spain and the Government of the United States was thus significantly enhanced, and major United States policy objectives were successfully met. General Donovan’s singularly distinctive achievements are in keeping with the highest standards of performance and traditions of the military service, and reflect favorably upon himself and the United States Air Force.