The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Richard Dale Vogel (AFSN: 15503980), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-4C Aircraft Commander of the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, in action at Bac Giang, North Vietnam, on 21 April 1967. On that date, Major Vogel participated in a flight of two aircraft against a vital ammunition depot in North Vietnam. Under constant threat from hostile gun positions, surface-to-air missile sites, and attack from hostile interceptors, Major Vogel inflicted considerable damage to strategic supplies of the unfriendly forces. Unmindful of the extreme risk to his own life, Major Vogel displayed outstanding heroism and professional leadership, which led to the successful completion of this difficult mission. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Vogel has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Richard Dale Vogel (AFSN: 15503980), United States Air Force, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force from 22 May 1967 to 30 May 1967, while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. Ignoring international agreements on treatment of prisoners of war, the enemy resorted to mental and physical cruelties to obtain information, confessions, and propaganda materials. Lieutenant Colonel Vogel resisted their demands by calling upon his deepest inner strengths in a manner which reflected his devotion to duty and great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.