AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  C-123B

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Alvin F. Kolz for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as C-123B Aircraft Commander between An Khe and Bong Son, Republic of Vietnam on 9 September 1966. On that date, Major Kolz was flying a combat support mission against unfriendly ground forces. Moving elements of the First Cavalry Division on a high priority mission, Major Kolz contributed significantly to the complete success of this operation. Flying under marginal weather conditions and exposed to hostile ground fire, he successfully airlifted personnel and their vitally needed supplies to the destination. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Major Kolz reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.