(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas P. Ball, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third 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 Commander, Joint Military Medical Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, from 1987 to 1990. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ball 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.