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.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelAction Date:
July 18, 1974 – May 31, 1976
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Albert Maxwell Mullen, Jr. (AFSN: FV-3037213), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commander for Maintenance, 64th Flying Training Wing, Reese Air Force Base, Texas, from 18 July 1974 to 31 May 1976. In this important assignment, the leadership, exemplary foresight, and ceaseless efforts consistently demonstrated by Colonel Mullen resulted in significant contributions to the effectiveness and success of the United States Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training Program. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Mullen culminate a distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorRegiment:
460th Tactical Reconnaissance WingAction Date:
October 2, 1967
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-2224 (December 11, 1967)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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorRegiment:
460th Tactical Reconnaissance WingAction Date:
July 11, 1967
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special orders G-2166 (December 4, 1967)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 Major Albert Maxwell Mullen, Jr. (AFSN: FV-3037213), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as RF-4C Aircraft Commander with the 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, in action on 11 July 1967, over North Vietnam. On that date, Major Mullen was fragged to obtain low-level night photography of the northern sector of Mu Gia Pass. While performing his mission, Major Mullen encountered a large convoy of trucks and with complete disregard for his own personal safety made repeated passes through intense ground fire to pinpoint their exact position. By his gallantry and devotion to duty Major Mullen reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.