The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major John Cephas Trobaugh (AFSN: 0-44251), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4C Aircraft Commander in Southeast Asia on 22 December 1967. On that date, Major Trobaugh led a flight of three aircraft on an extremely hazardous low-level bombing mission. Descending to low altitude in mountainous terrain and in spite of intense anti-aircraft fire directed at his aircraft, Major Trobaugh delivered ordnance which effectively closed a major re-supply route. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Trobaugh reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major John Cephas Trobaugh (AFSN: 0-44251), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4C Aircraft Commander in Southeast Asia on 6 November 1967. On that date, Major Trobaugh was directed to strike a six position 37 millimeter anti-aircraft site in the vicinity of Ly Hoa, North Vietnam. While attacking the active site, several other gun positions began firing at his aircraft. In spite of heavy defensive reaction, Major Trobaugh, with complete disregard for his personal safety, made multiple attacks destroying ten out of twelve anti-aircraft emplacements. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Trobaugh reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.