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 Brigadier General William Bryan Webb, 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 Deputy J2 Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe, from 1984 to 1986. The distinctive accomplishments of General Webb reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.