(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Victor Nicholas Cabas (AFSN: FR-12162), United States Air Force, was awarded a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commanding Officer, 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, in Southeast Asia. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

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 Colonel Victor Nicholas Cabas (AFSN: FR-12162), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an RF-4C Aircraft Commander of the 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, in action over North Vietnam on 4 January 1968. On that date, Colonel Cabas displayed outstanding aerial competence and courageous professionalism in the aggressive pursuance and acquisition of the assigned targets. The tenacity of this officer to attain the objective against formidable defenses is in accord with the highest military standards. By his outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty, Colonel Cabas has reflected 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 Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel Victor Nicholas Cabas (AFSN: FR-12162), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an RF-4C Aircraft Commander of the 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, in action over North Vietnam on 21 January 1968. On that date, Colonel Cabas’ skill and persistence were paramount in obtaining the assigned military objective in the presence of hostile action. To successfully accomplish the objective, he was subjected to continuous hostile antiaircraft, missile and MiG threats through the most heavily defended area yet encountered in aerial combat. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Cabas 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 Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Colonel Victor Nicholas Cabas (AFSN: FR-12162), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force over North Vietnam on 31 July 1968. On that date, Colonel Cabas led a flight of two unarmed reconnaissance aircraft over extremely vital heavily defended targets. Despite severe and accurate antiaircraft artillery fire, poor weather, and the disorientation of his wingman, Colonel Cabas continued the mission and obtained complete photo coverage of the assigned targets. He then led his wingman to a safe recovery despite total communication failure between the two aircraft. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Cabas reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.