The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel John R. McCombs (AFSN: FR-33074), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1 February 1965 to 31 December 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel McCombs and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.