(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Michael C. Gould, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of 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 Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, from 2009 to 2013. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gould 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.