The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Captain Jerry Noel Hoblit (AFSN: 0-49879), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-105F pilot near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 21 January 1967. On that date, Captain Hoblit intentionally and courageously acted as decoy while ten hostile surface-to-air missiles were launched at him. His gallant actions resulted in pre-occupying the unfriendly surface-to-air missile sites to the extent that he became their only target, and this enhanced the success of the bombers’ mission. The result was that there were no losses to the primary strike force during this period of heavy attacks, and the target complex was completely destroyed. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Hoblit 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 to Captain Jerry Noel Hoblit (AFSN: 0-49879), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105 Pilot near Viet Tri, North Vietnam on 18 January 1967. On that date, Captain Hoblit led a flight of four F-105 aircraft on a surface-to-air missile suppression mission. In the ensuing action, Captain Hoblit destroyed two missile guidance radars, suppressed two others and destroyed a missile site that was under construction. These outstanding achievements were only possible because of the daring tactics which he conceived under the strain of a missile and flak attack. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Hoblit 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 to Captain Jerry Noel Hoblit (AFSN: 0-49879), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-105F Wild Weasel pilot near Vinh, North Vietnam on 13 January 1967. On that date, Captain Hoblit was flying a combat support mission in a hostile area over North Vietnam. Despite poor weather and heavy anti-aircraft fire, he was able to accurately direct several fighter-bomber attacks against lucrative ground targets he sighted in the area. He remained over the hostile area for almost two hours by twice cycling out to an aerial refueling point then re-entering the area. His efforts resulted in outstanding mission accomplishment. His aggressive engagement was directly responsible for the destruction of numerous trucks, several large river barges, and one gun laying radar. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Hoblit reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.