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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
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and Air Rescue History
Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient
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Attention to orders. Citation to accompany the award of the
Distinguished Flying Cross
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Lieutenant Jack C. Rittichier distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Rescue Crew Copilot of an HH-3E helicopter in Southeast Asia on 2 May 1968. On that date, Lieutenant Rittichier penetrated the extremely hostile, heavily defended A Shau Valley to investigate an aircraft crash site for possible survivors or confirmation of an aircrew fatality. With great determination and superior airmanship, Lieutenant Rittichier braved numerous thunderstorms and hostile antiaircraft positions to complete this mission. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Rittichier reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.