(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Frank Barrett Horton, III, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff Plans and Operations from 1973 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Horton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.