AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  EC-47

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant James M. Huber for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an EC-47 Aircraft Commander near Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on 29 September 1970. On that date, Lieutenant Huber flew an extremely hazardous mission through adverse weather conditions and through the constant threat of hostile ground fire and attack. The vital intelligence he collected significantly contributed to the furtherance of Allied goals in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Huber reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.