The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Robert James Dixon (ASN: 0-886100), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Dixon distinguished himself as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel for Military Personnel, Headquarters United States Air Force, with duty location at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, from 15 July 1967 to 18 July 1969. In this critical staff position, General Dixon provided dynamic leadership, integrity, imagination and objectivity in response to unusual and intense demands in support of United States Air Force personnel management and objectives. He directed an overall examination of personnel management concepts, procedures, and standards. These included improvement actions, advances, and new techniques in fields of personnel planning, data systems, and distribution. His willingness to experiment, his insistence on objectivity, creativity, and innovation produced in the personnel management area a new impetus for improvement which has enhanced the effectiveness of the United States Air Force. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dixon reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.