(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Robert M. Sweet (AFSN: 0-42714), United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as a member of the 7th Air Force, while serving with friendly forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia on 15 December 1967. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Colonel Sweet has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.