The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Albert Maxwell Mullen, Jr. (AFSN: FV-3037213), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as RF-4C Aircraft Commander on 11 May 1967. On that date, Major Mullen was tasked to fly a visual reconnaissance and forward air control mission for strike aircraft northwest of Dong Hoi, North Vietnam. Although constantly subjected to hostile ground fire on repeated passes over the target area, Major Mullen was successful in directing the ordnance on the target and obtaining post strike reconnaissance. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by May Mullen 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 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Major Albert Maxwell Mullen, Jr. (AFSN: FV-3037213), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as Aircraft Commander of an RF-4C in North Vietnam on 2 October 1967. On that date, Major Mullen was tasked to fly a priority one, low level reconnaissance mission in support of project Neutralize. Although confronted with intense and accurate hostile ground fire known for inflicting heavy aircraft losses, Major Mullen, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, maneuvered his aircraft over this hostile area at extremely low altitude gaining vital intelligence information facilitating expeditious destruction of hostile artillery positions and supply lines in North Vietnam. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major Mullen reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.