(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Charles E. Buckingham, 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 Comptroller of the Air Force from 1975 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Buckingham 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.