(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Scott S. Custer, 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, culminating as Vice Director, The Joint Staff, Washington D.C., from 2005 to 2007. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Custer 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.