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In 1969 for activities performed in 1967-1968, at the height of the Vietnam War, the First Mobile's "Black Hats" won a Presidential Unit Citation. The award, highest that can be bestowed on a unit, was under the leadership of deceased alumnus Harry Urban 1967-1969.

"No commander could have more dedicated, dependable and wholly professional men than those of the "Mob!" It was truly a privilege to head such an outfit as the Black Hats and this award really substantiates my faith in their abilities. Every single Black hat -- all 1,300 of them -- had an important part in doing the job that earned this singular recognition." -- Colonel Harry Urban