AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  GWOT
MODEL:  AH-64D

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with “V” Device to Eric J. Carver, Chief Warrant Officer, United States Army, Task Force Destiny for action dated 25 November 2018 for exceptional heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as the Pilot-In-Command of Gun 68 during 7225 Uruzgan 1007 while deployed in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. His outstanding performance, expertise, bravery, and dedication to duty greatly contributed to the success of unit’s mission. Chief Warrant Officer Eric Carver’s exceptional valor under fire by quickly identifying enemy targets and repeatedly engaging a robust enemy force at danger close range to friendly forces are in keeping with the highest honors and traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, United States Forces-Afghanistan, and the United States Army.