This work investigates the individual acts of valor and tactical contributions of United States Air Force personnel during the Vietnam War. Donald K. Schneider, drawing upon official military records and historical documentation, examines the specific combat environments and operational challenges faced by airmen. The text serves as a record of the personnel who received high-level military decorations for their service in Southeast Asia.

Historians and military researchers often cite this work as a useful reference for identifying specific Air Force personnel and their respective citations. Readers frequently note the factual, record-keeping nature of the prose, which prioritizes historical documentation over narrative flair.