The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Glenn Wayne Russell, Jr. (MCSN: 0-89444), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO (HMM-362), Marine Aircraft Group Thirty-Six, FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On the night of 2 March 1968, Captain Russell was Section Leader of two UH-34 helicopters assigned to provide emergency medical evacuation support for friendly units operating near Phu Bai. Upon being directed to extract a Marine casualty from Hue Stadium, he unhesitatingly directed his wingman to remain at the airfield due to the possibility of coming under intense enemy fire. Proceeding toward the stadium at a low altitude, he skillfully maneuvered his helicopter through the cloud cover and around several obstacles to the designated area. Landing his aircraft in the obscured zone, he embarked two casualties and expeditiously delivered them to the medical facility at Phu Bai. His timely actions and superb airmanship inspired all who observed him and were instrumental in the expeditious evacuation of two wounded Marines. Captain Russell’s courage, outstanding aeronautical ability and steadfast devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.