AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  B-52D

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Derek H. Detjen for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Electronic Warfare Officer assigned to the 4133d Bombardment Wing (Provisional), Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, on 9 September 1967. On this date, Captain Detjen flew a critical mission over North Vietnam in support of the besieged Marine encampment at Con Thien. Captain Detjen effectively neutralized all threats of a surface-to-air missile attack by timely and accurate counter measures, permitting all ordnance to be delivered, and thereby preserving this vital military position. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Detjen reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.