This Distinguished Flying Cross citation honors Captain Robert H. Karre for his heroism on 26 December 1969 near Tam Ky, South Vietnam, where he led a rescue force of A-1H Skyraiders and HH-3E helicopters through intense hostile fire to save five downed U.S. Army helicopter crew members. This was the fifth award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Karre, reflecting a sustained record of valor during his Vietnam service as an Air Force Skyraider pilot. Project: 218897