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Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Leo Weber Smith, II, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Vice Commander in Chief, Headquarters Strategic Air Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, from 1991 to 1992. The distinctive accomplishments of General Smith reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1985

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Leo Weber Smith, II, 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 Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, Headquarters, Strategic Air Command, from 1982 to 1985. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Smith and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1976

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Leo Weber Smith, II, 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 Military Assistant to the Deputy Director for Defense Research and Engineering, Strategic Space Systems, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Washington, D.C., from 1973 to 1976. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Smith and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1985 – 1988

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Leo Weber Smith, II, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Director of Budget, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 1985 to 1988. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Smith and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1979

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Leo Weber Smith, II, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of the Strategic Offensive Forces Division, Directorate of Plans, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. from 1977 to 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Smith and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.