(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Robert D. Springer, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an Intelligence Officer with the 6251st Tactical Fighter Wing, and later as Chief of Intelligence, 1st Air Commando Squadron, Pleiku Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1965 to 1966. 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.