(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Richard Laverne Lawson, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second 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 Deputy Commander in chief, Headquarters, U.S. European Command, Stuttgart-Valhingen, Germany, from 1983 to 1986. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lawson 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.





