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Monday, July 20, 2009
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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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Sergeant Joseph J. Vai distinguished himself by heroism while participating in aerial flight as Flight Engineer on an HH-3E helicopter in Southeast Asia on 24 October 1969. On that date, in the face of known hostile forces, who had just shot down another rescue helicopter, Sergeant Vai, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, skillfully and expeditiously affected the rescue of three crewmen from the downed helicopter. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Vai reflect great credit upon himself and the Unites States Air Force.