(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Eugene Emil Habiger, 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 in Chief, United States Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, from 1996 to 1998. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Habiger 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.