The Distinguished Service Medal rests upon the uniform of U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander and Department of the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Space, after being presented by U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, during Thompson’s retirement ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, July 27, 2021. The Air Force Distinguished Service Medal is presented to Airmen and Guardians to recognize distinguished and exceptionally meritorious service to the U.S. while serving in a duty or position of great responsibility. This is Thompson’s second time receiving this medal. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Kitterman)