(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John W. Handy, 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 Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force from 2000 to 2001. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Handy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.