(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Captain Samuel Bolden Cusimano (AFSN: 0-3230407), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Special Operations C-123K Provider pilot and assigned to Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia in 1970. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest 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 Captain Samuel Bolden Cusimano (AFSN: 0-3230407), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Stratofortress Co-pilot assigned to the 441st Bomber Squadron, 72nd Strategic Wing, Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 28 December 1972. On that date, Captain Cusimano participated in the history-making raids over North Vietnam and was instrumental in delivering his ordnance on the selected military targets. His courageous leadership through extensive surface-to-air missile attacks on his aircraft to the very heart of the opposing nation’s stronghold contributed to the furtherance of national objectives. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Cusimano reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.