(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Ezra Schafer, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Surgeon General of the United States Air Force from 1 August 1975 to 31 July 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Schafer 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.