Citation accompanying the Air Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) awarded to Captain Robert H. Karre, USAF, for meritorious achievement as an A-1H Skyraider flight lead in Southeast Asia on 21 October 1969. Karre and his wingman flew nearly three hours of cover for a Special Forces team deep in hostile territory, silencing enemy gun positions despite marginal weather to enable the team's safe recovery. Project: 218897