(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Albert Raymond Shiely, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States with the Air Force Systems Command from 1971 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shiely 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.