The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant George Marshall Eastman (AFSN: FR-3215404), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as a Forward Air Controller directing fighter aircraft near Vi Thanh, Republic of Vietnam on 6 September 1969. On that date, Lieutenant Eastman was flying his O-1 aircraft in support of two Vietnamese Regional Force companies pinned down in two separate locations by superior opposing forces. The existence of two separate, beleaguered forces in close proximity of each other created a highly complex situation. Lieutenant Eastman early determined the situation on the ground and the necessary action. Then, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, he made repeated low passes in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire in order to accurately mark enemy positions for attacks from fighter aircraft. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Eastman reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.