AWARDED DFC: 2
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  B-52G

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Charles E. Marz who distinguished himself by heroism while participating in aerial flight as a B-52G Navigator near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 20 December 1972. On that date, as a crewmember of a B-52G bomber, engaged in the largest conventional bombing raid ever amassed in the history of aerial warfare, Captain Marz's aircraft received significant battle damage. With great courage and highly professional coordination, his crew did deliver their bombs on the specified target, thus destroying the massed supplies, communications and transportation lines, which could have provided the capacity to initiate an offensive against the Republic of Vietnam and the United States support forces. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Marz 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 Charles E. Marz Jr. who distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Navigator over Southeast Asia on 4 November 1972. On that date, while leading a cell of B-52’s on a high priority target, multiple malfunctions of the navigation system severely degraded the capability of his aircraft. Despite the adverse conditions, Captain Marz continued to lead his cell and was directly responsible for a successful and accurate release on the enemy target. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty by Captain Marz reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.