Robert Mann graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1967. He retired in 1987 as a U.S. Air Force Major.

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Robert Mann graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1967. He retired in 1987 as a U.S. Air Force Major.

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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Robert Wayne Mann, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while serving as a Forward Air Controller and Pilot of an O-2A aircraft of the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, Pleiku Air Base, South Vietnam, in action in Southeast Asia on 27 December 1969. On that date, Lieutenant Mann was responsible for the rescue of a long-range reconnaissance team from deep within hostile territory. Despite deteriorating weather conditions, he repeatedly exposed himself to accurate and intense hostile anti-aircraft fire for several hours until rescue helicopters could get into position and successfully extract the team from danger. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Mann has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.