(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James Vincent Hartinger, 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 Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Policy, North American Air Defense (NORAD), from 1970 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hartinger and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.