(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James Rodgers Allen, 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 Commander, 57th Air Division, Guam, from 1972 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Allen and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.