(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 Ronald Theodore Rand, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commander, Detachment 12 and later of Detachment 17, 601st Photo Squadron, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from 1974 to 1976. 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.




