(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Calvin Coolidge Cooke, Jr., United States Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force during an air mission in the Republic of Vietnam. Staff Sergeant Cooke distinguished himself by intrepid actions while serving with 345th Tactical Airlift Squadron, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing, 13th Air Force. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 13th Air Force, and the United States Air Force.