Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 721 (VF-721)

    Action Date:

    December 27, 1952

    All Hands (September 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Arlo M. Osen, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Fighter Squadron SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE (VF-721), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 27 December 1952.