(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kendall Russell, 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 as a Space Development Plans Officer in the Directorate of Development, from 1963 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Russell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.