(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas F. Deppe, 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, as Commander, TWENTIETH Air Force, Air Force Space Command, and Commander, Task Force 214, U.S. Strategic Command, Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, from 2005 to 2007. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Deppe and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.