The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Robert James Dixon (ASN: 0-886100), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Deputy Director of Plans for War Plans, and as Assistant for Joint and National Security Council Matters, Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Operations, Headquarters, United States Air Force, from 5 August 1962 to 8 September 1965. During this period, General Dixon’s astute understanding of the inter-relationships between military power, particularly aerospace power, and national policy in international relations, enabled him to consistently advise the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, on matters of critical importance to national strategic and overall military posture and requirements for the United States. His singularly distinctive achievements and outstanding staff ability were of marks significance in preparing sound Air Force positions covering the wide spectrum of politico-military involvement. The superior initiative, outstanding leadership, and personal endeavor displayed by General Dixon reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.