The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Major Richard Eugene Moser (AFSN: FV-3033848), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a F-105 Pilot in Southeast Asia on 11 March 1967. On that date, Major Moser was flying in a flight of F-105’s against the heavily defended Thai Nguyen Iron and Steel Works. Faced with poor visibility due to haze and a low overcast cloud cover that forced them to within easy range of the anti-aircraft batteries, Major Moser maintained flight integrity and continued on toward the target, evading the flak and the surface-to-air missiles as they were launched, and delivered his ordnance on target. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Moser reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Colonel Richard Eugene Moser (AFSN: FV-3033848), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105G Pilot over Southeast Asia on 21 April 1921. On that date, Colonel Moser suppressed the hostile surface-to-air missile sites and radar controlled anti-aircraft artillery batteries surrounding a heavily defended coastal bridge in support of F-4 strikes against that strategic target. In a display of heroism of the highest order, Colonel Moser repeatedly attacked the surface-to-air missile sites posing the greatest threat to the strike forces. Although he had expended all of his ordnance, Colonel Moser remained in the target area, dodging the deadly missiles, permitting the strike force to attack their target and egress safely. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Moser reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Colonel Richard Eugene Moser (AFSN: FV-3033848), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot in Southeast Asia, on 10 May 1972. On that date, while flying in support of a coordinated strike against a strategic bridge located deep within heavily defended hostile territory, Colonel Moser repeatedly attacked surface-to-air missile sites threatening the strike force. Although under constant attack by the accurate missile and numerous anti-aircraft artillery defenses, he provided threat radar warnings permitting the strike force to attack and severely damage a vital link in the opposing forces transportation system. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Moser reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in addition to a previously awarded Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Seventh Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Colonel Richard Eugene Moser (AFSN: FV-3033848), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an F-105G aircraft against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia, on 27 June 1972. On that date, while piloting an F-105G aircraft, Colonel Moser successfully suppressed a formidable succession of hostile defenses in support of F-4 fighter-bombers attacking the Bac Mai airfield near Hanoi, North Vietnam. Although he was under constant attack from hostile MiG interceptors and surface-to-air missiles, Colonel Moser destroyed a surface-to-air missile site and suppressed several others, insuring accomplishment of the strike mission and a safe exit of all aircraft from the target area. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Moser reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Richard Eugene Moser (AFSN: FV-3033848), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot in Southeast Asia on 18 June 1967. On that date, Major Moser was a member of Pintail Flight, executed against a vital railroad yard in North Vietnam. Despite a heavy and accurate anti-aircraft artillery fire, Major Moser delivered his ordnance with precision and accuracy on his assigned target. Due to his professional ability and skill, the hostile forces were denied critical supplies and part of a vital rail line used for carrying materials and supplies to Hanoi. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Major Moser reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Richard Eugene Moser (AFSN: FV-3033848), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a combat crew member in Southeast Asia on 1 May 1967. On that date, Major Moser was a member of a flight of F-105 Thunderchiefs assigned to destroy a vital industrial complex, the Thai Nguyen Iron and Steel Mill. Flying through withering anti-aircraft fire and exploding surface-to-air missiles, Major Moser successfully attacked this vital target with complete disregard for his personal safety. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Moser reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.