The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Airman’s Medal to Airman First Class Jack D. Moran, United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life near Babelthaut Island, Palau, Trust Territories, on 25 February 1965. On that date, Airman Moran volunteered to jump to the assistance of twenty-four crew members aboard the Filipino tanker Mount Arayat which had run aground on a reef and was breaking up, despite the knowledge that he might be seriously injured in heavy seas or dragged over the reef, and aware of the constant danger of fire. The calmness and self-assurance of Airman Moran prevented the crew from abandoning the tanker and resulted in their rescue without injury or loss of life. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellowman, Airman Moran has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.