The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Navy Award) to Major George L. Schulstad, United States Air Force, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN (VF-111), embarked in U.S.S. MIDWAY (CVA-41), on 8 May 1965. Leading a flight of four F-8D CRUSADERS against Vinh Airfield in North Vietnam, Major Schulstad, in the face of heavy and accurate enemy anti-aircraft fire, initiated the flak suppression attack, destroying his assigned target. By making multiple runs against anti-aircraft gun emplacements in conjunction with light bomber attacks, he contributed greatly to the success of this important mission. His heroism and professional skill were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.