(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Michael David Rothstein, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander, Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education and the Vice Commander of Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, from 2017 to 2019. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Rothstein culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.