The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major Frank Alton Armstrong, III (AFSN: FV-16850017/0-60559), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an A-1E fighter pilot of the 1st Air Commando Squadron, in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 6 October 1967. On that date, Major Armstrong led a flight of two Skyraiders flying air cover for helicopters during an insertion. When he observed the lead helicopter taking intense automatic weapons fire from the landing zone, Major Armstrong led his flight on repeated attacks against the gun positions until his aircraft was hit and observed to crash and explode on impact with the ground. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Armstrong has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.