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Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Staff Sergeant David P. Goalen for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Loadmaster at Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand from 16 August 1968 to 30 July 1969. During this period Sergeant Goalen flew extremely hazardous missions through adverse weather conditions and through the constant threat of hostile ground fire and attack. In spite of this he superbly accomplished these highly intricate and hazardous missions in support of free world forces combating aggression. Through his personal bravery and energetic application of his knowledge and skill he significantly furthered the goal of the United States in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Goalen reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.