(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John W. Burkhart, 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 Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans; and subsequently as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters, Strategic Air Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, from 1974 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Burkhart and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.