HR - LETTER TO THOMAS J. DUFFY FROM ARTHUR C. LUNDAHL RE COMMENDATION WILL BE PUT IN YOUR FILE

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005291382
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• Document Creation Date: June 22, 2015
• Document Release Date: December 22, 2008
• Case Number: F-2008-01334
• Publication Date: February 18, 1963

OFFICIAJJJ&&ONLY
APPROVED FOR
RELEASED DATE:
1 O-Dec-2008
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TO: Thomas J. Duffy
The President of the United States has formally recognized
the vital contribution of the members of this organization,
during the critical period last year, by awarding a Presiden-
tial commendation to the National Photographic Interpretation
Center.
A copy of the commendation which is attached will be made
part of your official personnel file, and a certificate of
commendation is being presented to you for your retention.
Once again let me add my expression of appreciation for
your efforts which enabled all of us to merit this achievement.
ARTHUR C. LUNDAHL
Director
 The President of the United States takes pleasure in commending
the NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER for
outstanding achievement and service to the security of the United
States and the Free World during a time of grave international crisis.
"The. National Photographic Interpretation Center distinguished
itself by exceptionally meritorious service during the period
from 1 May 1962 through 31 December 1962. During the period
of international crisis, the Center served as the focal point for
the receipt and immediate analysis of intelligence photography
and was instrumental in identifying the nature and magnitude of
the threat to world peace. Although working under great
stress, personnel of the Center were able to carefully analyze
and process a massive volume of critical intelligence material,
thereby enabling the United States to respond immediately and
effectively to the developing threat. The outstanding
achievement of the members of the National P h o t o g r a p h i c
Interpretation Center is in keeping with the finest traditions of
service to the United States."
All Armed Forces personnel assigned or attached to the Center and
performing duty at any time during this period are hereby authorized to
wear the emblem or ribbon for the following decoration, as appropriate
to their service:
Army - Meritorious Unit Commendation
Navy - Navy Unit Commendation
Air Force - Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
All members of the Center will be presented an appropriate
certificate in recognition of their outstanding achievement and will have
this commendation made a matter of record in their official files.
9 January 1963
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