(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Sharla J. Cook, 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, 82d Training Wing, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, from 1999 to 2001. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cook culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of her country and her dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.