(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel John Conrad Scheidt, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving s a Pilot with the 615th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia 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.