(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Louis Edward Coira, 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 as Vice Commander, FIFTH Air Force, from 1969 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Coira and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.