AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  C-130E

Citation:  1.) The Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Aircraft Commander at Khe Sanh, Republic of Vietnam, on 24 January 1968. On that date, Major Hamman delivered 28,000 pounds of ammunition to the besieged outpost. Though faced with adverse weather conditions and hostile artillery activity, he calmly and professionally directed his crew through the perilous environment. Major Hamman then supervised the rapid off-loading of supplies and the on-loading of thirty-five wounded soldiers during a mortar attack on the field to successfully comlete this vital mission. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Hamman reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.