Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Airman’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Action Date:

    October 5, 1968

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Airman’s Medal to Staff Sergeant Rodney A. Baker (AFSN: AF-1147920), United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life at Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on 5 October 1968. On that date, Sergeant Baker rushed to the area where an aircraft had crashed upon landing. With complete disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Baker, despite the hazard of exploding fuel cells and ammunition, unhesitatingly attempted to rescue the trapped crewmembers from the flaming aircraft. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, Sergeant Baker has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.