The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Sergeant Randy S. McComb, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an HH-3E Pararescue Specialist in Southeast Asia, on 11 March 1968. On that date, Sergeant McComb participated in the successful evacuation of thirty-two friendly soldiers from a mountain-top fortress which was being overrun by hostile fire. Despite the constant threat of unfriendly fire, Sergeant McComb continued to render medical assistance to the wounded survivors until they were safely returned to friendly positions. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant McComb reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Sergeant Randy S. McComb, United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as Pararescue Specialist of an HH-3E rescue helicopter in Southeast Asia on 11 November 1967. On that date, Sergeant McComb flew into an extremely hostile ground environment to attempt the rescue of a downed U.S. Air Force pilot. Driven from a hover by intense small arms and automatic weapons fire, he again returned, and for a second time was driven off. Moments later, and without fighter escort of any kind, Sergeant McComb ‘s helicopter descended below a low cloud layer and performed visual reconnaissance for a second helicopter until his aircraft was driven off for a third time by anti-aircraft fire. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant McComb reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Staff Sergeant Randy S. McComb, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an HH-53 Pararescue and Recovery Technician in Southeast Asia, on 9 January 1971. On that date, Sergeant McComb flew an extremely hazardous mission through adverse weather conditions and through the constant threat of hostile ground fire. In spite of this, he superbly accomplished this highly intricate and important mission in support of free world forces combating aggression. Through Sergeant McComb’s personal bravery and energetic application of his skill and knowledge, he significantly furthered the goal of the United States in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant McComb reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.