This USAF Special Order, dated 12 November 1969, records the award of the Air Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster to Captain Robert H. Karre for meritorious achievement during aerial flight on 3 September 1969, issued by Headquarters Seventh Air Force, Pacific Air Forces. The same order also awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross to two other officers for separate combat missions. Documents such as this formed part of the official paper trail generated for aircrew decorations during the Vietnam War, and were often kept by veterans as personal mementos of their service. Project: 218897