AWARDED DFC: 2
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  -

Citation:  1.) The violent maneuvers caused by a tip tank jettison malfunction, resulted in the loss of one engine and complete electrical failure, and gravely threatened the personal safety of Captain Bryant by partially activating the initiator pin of his ejection seat. Although fully aware of the possibility of being ejected through the canopy at any moment, Captain Bryant flew his seriously damaged aircraft to its home base. Through this superior performance and exemplary valor, Captain Bryant reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

2.) CITATION to accompany the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) To: James A. Bryant. Lieutenant Colonel James A. Bryant distinguished himself by heroism while participating in aerial flight as a Tactical Reconnaissance Pilot in Southeast Asia on 15 August 1965. On that date, Colonel Bryant contributed significantly to the military capability of the United States in Southeast Asia by obtaining vitally needed intelligence information while exposed to intense hostile ground fire. With disregard for his own safety, Colonel Bryant persistently and repeatedly braved the hostile fire until his assigned mission was accomplished. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Bryant reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.