The President's News Conference
10/13/1976
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Enlisted personnel received $1,175,908.50 in awards, which represents 81 percent of the total cash awards paid.
Excellence has its own reward, not only to those who strive for it but also to the free society which encourages it.
It is a great honor for her and richly deserved.
This order shall be effective December 31, 1976.