Special Order G-0737, issued by Headquarters, 7th Air Force on 11 March 1971, records the award of Air Medals and Oak Leaf Cluster devices to Air Force personnel serving in Southeast Asia. The entry for Melvin G. Swanson, marked with a hand-drawn arrow, denotes his Second Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal. Documents such as this formed part of an airman's official service record, formally certifying recognition for sustained aerial combat operations during the Vietnam War. Project: 219127