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

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain David R. Brown for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller near Dong Tre, Phu Xen Province, Republic of Vietnam on 24 June 1966. On that date, Captain Brown directed two tactical air support missions from an unarmed O-1E aircraft in support of elements of the 1st United States Cavalry Division who were unable to advance due to intense hostile fire. His skillful controlling, effective employment of ordnance and continuous surveillance of the unfriendly forces were decisive factors in the successful completion of the ground forces' objective. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Brown reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.