Aftermath
The reaction of the American public was favorable. The President's overall approval rating rose 11% points.
A number of US personnel were awarded medals following the events, including:
- TSgt Wayne Fisk, a pararescueman on Knife 51 was awarded a Bronze Oak leaf cluster in lieu of a second award of the Silver Star.
- 1st Lt Bob Blough, pilot of Jolly Green 44 was awarded the Silver Star.
Four Airmen were awarded the Air Force Cross:
- Capt Rowland Purser, pilot of Jolly Green 43
- 1st Lt Donald Backlund, pilot of Jolly Green 11
- 1st Lt Richard C Brims, pilot of Knife 51
- SSgt Jon Harston, flight mechanic of Knife 31
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