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

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer Four Brent S. Cole for heroism and expert airmanship on 22 May 2009 in Afghanistan. While piloting a critical escort mission, his AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter experienced an engine malfunction. Due to his exceptional skills as a Pilot-in-Command, Chief Warrant Officer Four Cole flew his disabled aircraft, fully loaded with Hellfire missiles, rockets, and 30MM ammunition, into a controlled crash that saved the life of his front-seat pilot. Chief Warrant Officer Four Cole's heroic actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of Army Aviation and reflect great credit upon him, Task Force Wolfpack, Task Force Pegasus, the International Security Assistance Force, and the United States Army.