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 (Army Design) to General Walter Campbell Sweeney, Jr. (ASN: 0-18080), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander, Tactical Air Command, from 10 October 1963 to 31 July 1965. During this period, General Sweeney’s outstanding professional knowledge, forceful leadership, and initiative resulted in the development of tactical weapons and air mobility concepts, specifically tailored to the global requirements of the Air Force. Throughout this period of increasingly dangerous tension and recurrent crises, his superb command ability and enthusiasm for realistic military training were major factors in the improved responsiveness of the Tactical Air Command to support the world-wide commitments of the United States. General Sweeney’s personal efforts in welding the various elements of the Tactical Air command into a cohesive and outstandingly effective organization were vitally significant to the security of the United States and the Free World. In this important assignment, he has consistently demonstrated professional qualities which are in the best traditions of the military service. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sweeney culminate a long and distinguished career of more than 35 years in the service of his country, and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

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 (Army Design) to General Walter Campbell Sweeney, Jr. (ASN: 0-18080), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander, Tactical Air Command, from 1 October 1961 to 9 October 1963. General Sweeney’s dynamic leadership, initiative, and dedicated efforts materially influenced Army-Air Force relationships by creating a degree of rapport, cooperation, and understanding, which greatly increased national and international effectiveness of military planning and operations. The achievements of General Sweeney in this important assignment are in keeping with the highest standards of performance and traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.