1979
MAJ JAMES E. MCARDLE, JR.
For professional competence and aerial skill in rescuing 28 Taiwanese seamen from a sinking cargo ship.
1978
MEMBERS OF C-5 AIRCREW MISSION AM 770021
Two C-5 aircrews composed of members from the 436th Military Airlift Wing distinguished themselves by conducting a historic flight into Africa. This mission was the first C-5 airlift mission in support of the free world effort against rebel forces in Zaire.
3 MAS Crew
Lt.Col Robert F. Schultz
Capt John A. Messerly
Maj John K. Roberts
Lt.Col Daniel W. Pruitt
Capt Herbert N. Schaunaman, Jr.
TSgt Owen L. Conlin
SSgt Raymond D. Stebleton
TSgt Joe L. Dickey
A1C Danny F. Jennings
SrA Christopher A. Heitkamp
Sgt John E. Legere
Sgt David A. Kreyssig
SrA William W. Tepper
9 MAS Crew
Capt Todd H. Hohberger
Capt Michael R. Smith
Capt John P. Foley, Jr.
Capt Douglas K. Kronemeyer
Capt Michael A. Wright
Maj Jon S. Hillhouse
MSgt Charles E. Harper
TSgt Fred A. Booth, Jr.
TSgt Joseph J. Clay
SSgt David B. Pierson
A1C Thomas F. O’Brien
A1C Mark S. Homan
1977
CAPT DAVID M. SPRINKEL AND CREW OF C-5 AIRCREW MISSION AAM 1962-01
The aircrew, composed of members from the 436th Military Airlift Wing and the 512th Military Airlift Wing, airlifted a large super conducting electromagnet, support equipment, and personnel in support of joint US-USSR energy research program.
Crews of 436th & 512th Military Airlift Wing
Capt David M. Sprinkel
Capt Robert M. Murdock
Capt John M. Zinkievich
Capt Peter D. Jones
1st Lt Richard D. Surman
CMSgt Ronald C. Euscher
SMSgt Charles S. Beck
MSgt Lester E. Finney
TSgt Glen W. Eskridge
TSgt Gerald P. Slocum
SSgt George C. Marasco
SSgt George S. Stacey
SSgt Robert D. McLendon
SSgt James C. Krause
SSgt Robert A. Mooney
SrA Thomas P. J. Naravaez
A1C John M. Thompson
1976
CAPT JAMES A. YULE
For gallantry and unusual presence of mind while participating in a flight as an instructor pilot of a B-52D aircraft.
1975
MAJ ROBERT W. UNDORF
For conspicuous gallantry, initiative and resourcefulness during the joint military operation to rescue and insure the return of the SS Mayguez crew from an opposing armed force on Koh Tang, an island in the Gulf of Thailand.
1974
MAJ ROGER J. SMITH
MAJ DAVID W. PETERSON
MAJ WILLARD R. MACFARLANE
For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as F-15 Advanced Tactical Fighter Test Pilots during Operation Streak Eagle, during which time eight world class time-to-climb records were established.
1973
OPERATION HOMECOMING
MILITARY AIRLIFT COMMAND AIRCREWS
For the diligent and dynamic efforts of each crewmember of Operation Homecoming, the return of the prisoners of war to United States control.
1972
CAPT RICHARD S. RITCHIE
CAPT CHARLES B. DEBELLEVUE
CAPT JEFFREY S. FEINSTEIN
For their extraordinary gallantry, superb airmanship, and intrepidity in the face of the enemy.
1971
LT COL THOMAS B. ESTES
MAJ DEWAIN C. VICK
For their operation of an SR-71 aircraft which established new world records for duration and distance covered, thereby proving the extended supersonic reconnaissance capability of this aircraft.
1970
CAPT ALAN D. MILACEK AND HIS CREWMEMBERS
For their valor and perseverance in accomplishing a vital mission and returning their aircraft to its base despite severe damage.
Capt Milacek’s Crew
Capt James A. Russell
Capt Roger E. Clancy
Capt Ronald C. Jones
Capt Brent C. O’Brien
TSgt Albert A. Nash
SSgt Adolfo Lopez, Jr.
SSgt Ronald R. Wilson
Sgt Kenneth E. Firestone
A1C Donnell H. Cofer
