(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Michael J. Basla, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Chief, Information Dominance and Chief Information Officer, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, The Pentagon, Washington, D.C., from 2012 to 2014. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Basla 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.