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Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, the commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, stands with former Rheinland-Pfalz minister president Kurt Beck during the 2014 Rheinland-Pfalz-Tag military reception July 19. O’Connor presented Beck with the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal for his support to the service members of Rheinland-Pfalz during his time as minister president.