In September 1968 he was assigned to the Chief of Naval Operations and headed the Aviation Plans Branch until February 1970 and then headed the Strategic Plans Branch until June 1971, for this service he was awarded the Legion of Merit.
He was assigned to the Chief of Naval Operations. This was in September 1968. He was headed the Aviation Plans Branch until February 1970. This was in September 1968. He was headed the Strategic Plans Branch until June 1971. This was for this service. This was in September 1968. He was awarded the Legion of Merit this service.