AWARDED DFC: 2
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  C-7A

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Richard R. Lanoue for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an Instructor Pilot at Duc Lap, Republic of Vietnam on 20 November 1969. On that date, Captain Lanoue delivered a critically needed load of rations and ammunition to the Special Forces Camp which was surrounded and under attack from an unknown size hostile force. 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 Captain Lanoue reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

2.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Captain Richard R. Lanoue for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a C-7A Instructor Pilot at Dak Seang Special Forces Camp, Republic of Vietnam on 2 April 1970. At that time, the camp was under siege and had no other means of resupply. Captain Lanoue maneuvered his aircraft through intense hostile ground fire to successfully complete an airdrop of vitally needed water, ammunition and medical supplies. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Lanoue reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.