The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to 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 Commander, Tactical Air Command, from 1 October 1973 to 30 April 1978. Since General Dixon assumed command, the Tactical Air Command has undergone sweeping changes which increased readiness and emphasized work with the ground forces, training, equipment modernization, and management methods. The Red Flag operation at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, provides the most modern, demanding and realistic fighter training in the Free World. READY TEAM, a management initiative, recovers over two fighter wing equivalents per year in a readiness as units convert to new equipment, thereby increasing the availability of deployable firepower to NATO and the Pacific. General Dixon’s concern for the welfare of the men and women of Tactical Air Command and their families is particularly well known. His actions on their behalf have improved the Air Force as a way of life – – an essential ingredient of increased readiness. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dixon 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, and the United States of America.