AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  A-1

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Frank R. Fusco for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-1 Tactical Fighter Pilot with the 22nd Special Operations Squadron, Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, on 23 June 1969. On that date, Major Fusco thwarted an attack against a friendly outpost. His outstanding flying skill and determination routed the attackers and saved the site. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Fusco reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.