For four decades of outstanding contributions to the developmental and qualification testing of parachute deceleration and landing systems.

For his significant contributions to the design of several high-performance parachute systems for NASA and the Department of Energy, and for his ongoing dedication to the education of the next generation of aerodynamic decelerator systems engineer.

In recognition of a lifetime of achievement and dedication to the field of aerodynamic decelerator systems.

For sustained excellence in technical contributions to the development of parachutes for NASA programs including Apollo, Pioneer Venus, Space Shuttle and Space Station.

For breakthroughs in the theory of gliding parachute aerodynamics, and advances to personnel safe escape systems and supersonic interplanetary parachute systems.

For the excellence of his technical contribution, innovative design, and exemplary personal commitment to every project he has come in contact with, especially the CORONA photo reconnaissance reentry vehicle, SR-71, and D-21 programs.

For contributions to the understanding of aerodynamic decelerators and their technical applications, both as an engineer and as an inspiring leader.

For contributions in the development of sophisticated parachute recovery systems used in the United States Space Program, military aircraft and United States Army Airdrop Systems.

For demonstrated leadership and experience in modeling flight dynamics of modern parachute systems; and for creativity, technical depth and other contributions to the science of decelerator systems design.

For continuing contributions to the art of parachute design, repeatedly pioneering new capabilities beyond the edges of the old performance envelope.

For comprehensive and sustained contributions to parachute technology in the areas of ribbon parachute development, rocket recovery and the applications of Kevlar to high performance parachute design.

For over thirty years of dedication, management and administration that led to a significant amount of advances in the field of aerodynamic decelerator systems.

For outstanding sustained and continuing contribution to the science of parachute dynamics and mathematical modeling of parachute motion.

For outstanding work in the development of parachutes and recovery systems of all types, and in particular for work on airplane and spacecraft parachute systems for the safe recovery of American airmen and astronauts.

In recognition of twenty-seven years of major contributions to parachute technology and design in the areas of weapon parachute systems, re-entry vehicle and scientific payload recovery and Kevlar parachute technology.

In recognition of a lifetime of innovation in parachutes, balloons and kites, in particular, his invention of the Para-foil ram-air wing.

In recognition of thirty-five years of outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the design and development of many parachute systems for emergency escape of aircraft crew members and the recovery of unmanned vehicles.

For the introduction of modern technology and sound engineering principles to the former art of parachute design, there by enabling aircraft, ordnance, spacecraft, and other advanced system designers to successfully use parachutes to satisfy system requirements.

For forty years of continuous involvement with and significant contributions to the science and technology of aerodynamic deceleration systems, and for teaching by doing and doing by teaching.