(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Joseph Lawrence Dickman (ASN: 0-21833), 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 as Executive Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, from 1961 to 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Dickman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.