Hough receives Legion of Merit
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Col. John Shaw (left), 21st Space Wing commander, presents the Legion of Merit award to Col. Michael Hough, outgoing 21st SW vice commander, March 25 in the 21st SW commander’s conference room. Hough distinguished himself in the performance of outstanding service to the United States as vice commander from June 20, 2013 to March 31, 2015. As vice commander, Hough led more than 4,350 personnel at 42 units, spanning 13 time zones and eight countries as they executed the Air Force’s missile warning, missile defense and space surveillance capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Craig Denton)