(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Jesse S. Hocker, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4C Pilot of the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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.