(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Arthur Sam Thomas, 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 United States Air Force Chief of Chaplains from 1 August 1995 to 1 August 1997. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Thomas 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.