(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Edward Nicholas Brya, 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 Director of Operations, J-3, U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, from 1989 to 1991. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brya 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.