Citation for the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to 1st Lt. Edward L. Homan, an A-1 Skyraider pilot, for heroism during a Search and Rescue mission on 6 October 1969. Flying deep into hostile territory, Homan delivered covering fire that protected the surviving crew of two downed transport helicopters, exemplifying the risks taken by Skyraider pilots in support of combat rescue operations during the Vietnam War. Project: 219092