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 Wayne Adams Warner (AFSN: FR-70338), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in South Vietnam, on 12 May 1968. On that date, Captain Warner was diverted from his assigned mission to provide close air support for the emergency evacuation of a Special Forces camp which was under heavy attach. Captain Warner displayed exceptional courage, fortitude, and determination toward mission accomplishment in spite of formidable defenses and known severe aircraft malfunctions. The superb airmanship and professional competence exhibited by Captain Warner, through the devastating accuracy of his ordnance delivery, undoubtedly saved many lives. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Warner has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.