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 Warrant Officer Richard N. Rex, United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty. Chief Warrant Officer Rex distinguished himself as aircraft commander of a heavy- lift helicopter during the laying of a 12,000 pound, 50 foot long bridge section, at Fire Support Base Sedgwick, Republic of Vietnam. Upon arrival at the drop off point at the center of a support base he instructed the flight engineer to let out fifty or 60 feet of cable in order not to impair personnel or damage equipment on the ground with his rotor blade wash. While hovering, both generators failed, causing loss of the flight stabilization system. Although able to maintain only minimum control of the aircraft, he did not jettison the load because of the close proximity to ground personnel. He was able to get the aircraft into forward flight where control could be maintained. After clearing the base he lowered the bridge section to the ground and the faulty system was repaired. Through his sound judgment, professional ability and devotion, coupled with exceptional flying ability, resulted in a mission with no injury to personnel, no damage to the bridge and minimum stress to the aircraft. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.