(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General (Chaplain) William J. Dendinger, 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 Chief of the Air Force Chaplain Service, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 1997 to 2001. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dendinger 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.