(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Daniel James, III, 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 Director, Air National Guard, Arlington, Virginia, from 2002 to 2006. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General James 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.