(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Lieutenant General Robert R. Allardice, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, EIGHTEENTH Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, from 2009 to 2011. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Allardice and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.