(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Lieutenant Colonel Philip Roman Hepburn, Jr., United States Air Force, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Hepburn reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.