The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Harold B. Weiland, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an EC-47 Aircraft Commander near Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, on 22 August 1971. On that date, Captain Weiland flew an extremely hazardous mission through adverse weather conditions and through the constant threat of hostile ground fire and attack. The vital intelligence he collected significantly contributed to the furtherance of Allied goals in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Weiland reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.