AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  EB-66

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Willard G. Ottman for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an EB-66 Aircraft Commander over Southeast Asia on 8 November 1970. On that date, flying an unarmed electronic countermeasures aircraft, he provided vital support for an extremely important heavy-bomber strike mission. Although under attack from large caliber anti-aircraft artillery, he kept his aircraft in its assigned orbit to lend maximum support to the bomber aircraft until they had safely egressed the target area. His alertness and outstanding determination were vital factors in the successful outcome of this highly difficult tactical mission. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Ottman reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.