(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Lawrence E. Boese, 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 Commander, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command, ELEVENTH Air Force; and Task Force ALASKA, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, from 1994 to 1996. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Boese 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.