AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  C-130E

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain James B. Warner for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Pilot for the 776 Tactical Airlift Squadron at Song Be Field, Republic of Vietnam on 5 June 1973. On that date, Captain Warner flew two combat sorties of medical supplies, ammunition and food to the besieged forces at Song Be. Although under ground fire with heavy weather the night landing was successfully completed and numerous refugees were evacuated to safety. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Warner reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.