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 Lieutenant Colonel Russell Dumas Brewington, Jr. (AFSN: FR-23852/AO-709885), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller on 1 March 1967. On that date, while on a mission in support of a joint ARVN/USMC operation, Colonel Brewington detected a well-armed hostile force in fortified positions preparing to flank the friendly units. Although faced with continuous moderate to heavy ground fire, extremely adverse weather conditions, and very poor terrain features, he directed sixteen fighter sorties against the insurgents and their positions, eliminating them as an effective force and preserving the integrity of the friendly units along that flank. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Brewington 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 the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Colonel Russell Dumas Brewington, Jr. (AFSN: FR-23852/AO-709885), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller near Hoi An, Republic of Vietnam, on 29 March 1967. On that date, Colonel Brewington was scrambled at first light to provide air support to an Army of the Republic of Vietnam Ranger Battalion which was under heavy attack. Upon arrival in the Target area, Colonel Brewington encountered low attendant weather and an extremely heavy ground fire. Despite these hazards, he first directed an AC-47 attack followed by fighter aircraft upon the insurgents’ position, inflicting heavy casualties upon the hostiles. Throughout this mission, Colonel Brewington fearlessly detected the insurgents’ position and directed the attacks in complete disregard for his own safety. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Brewington reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.