(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Richard L. Ault, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ault and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Richard L. Ault, United States Air Force, 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, culminating as Director, Compensation and Career Development, in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from March 1969 to September 1969; as Deputy Director for Force Development, Directorate of Plans, Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force from September 1969 to September 1969; and as Deputy Director of Plans, Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from September 1969 to August 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ault 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 Air Force.