The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Waylon O. Fulk (AFSN: 3122097), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as Pilot of an aircraft of the 16th Special Operations Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, PACIFIC Air Forces, in action over Laos, on 30 March 1972. On that date, while on a night armed reconnaissance mission, Captain Fulk’s actions led to the damage or destruction of three hostile supply vehicles and the creation of four secondary fires and explosions before being struck by anti-aircraft artillery fire. With the aircraft partially out of control and on fire, Captain Fulk attempted with every conceivable method to extinguish the flames and to regain full control of the crippled aircraft. With disregard for his own safety, he provided a stable platform for the crew members to safely bail out and then set the aircraft on a course away from friendly positions and bailed out. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Fulk has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.