(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Gene Thweatt, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 557th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Gene Thweatt, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 557th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay 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.