(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 pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain John Frank Miko (AFSN: FR-63991), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as Pilot of an F-100 Super Sabre Fighter Airplane, in action on 30 October 1967, in the Republic of Vietnam. Flying in support of troops of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division who were under heavy attack near Loc Ninh, Captain Miko braved a continuous barrage of artillery fire to come on over the fighting. He voluntarily subjected himself to even greater damage by making numerous low strafing passes to pound the hostile gunners. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Miko has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.