(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major James Mauran Rhodes, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Instructor Pilot at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, during 65 combat missions over North Vietnam in 1964; and subsequently as a Flight Commander with the 8th Special Operations Squadron (Fighter) at Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. 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.




