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 Dean E. DeTar, United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an A-1H pilot in the Que Son Valley, Republic of Vietnam, on 14 September 1969. On that date, Major DeTar, a member of a flight of two A-1H Skyraiders, was scrambled from alert to strike a hostile political gathering in Que Son Valley. Major DeTar effected a surprise attack with great success, and in the face of intense ground fire, completely destroyed the target. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Major DeTar reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.