(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Henry Best, Jr., 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, culminating as Commander of the Air Weather Service from 1970 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Best 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.