AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  DC-130

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel John A. Dale for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a DC-130 Aircraft Commander at a forward operating location of the 100 th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing in Southeast Asia on 10 February 1973. On that date, while flying an extremely hazardous mission, Colonel Dale displayed exceptional airmanship and professional skill in securing intelligence information of vital importance to the nation's security. His achievement contributed immeasurably to the successful accomplishment of the Wing's mission. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Dale reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.