(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Andrew Warren Smoak, 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, culminating as Deputy Director, Plans and Customer Operations Directorate, National Imagery and Mapping Agency, Reston, Virginia, from 2000 to 2001. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Smoak 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.