The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General Aubrey L. Jennings, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Director of Professional Services in the Office of the Surgeon General of the Air Force from 1959 to October 1963. His leadership resulted in significant contributions to the development of a dynamic and effective Air Force Medical Service. General Jennings provided exceptional guidance in the development of programs to establish liaison with medical representatives of friendly foreign nations which have aided in the furtherance of U.S. national policies. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jennings 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.