AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  C-130E

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Technical Sergeant Thomas D. Everman for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Flight Engineer for the 345th Tactical Airlift Squadron at An Loc, Republic of Vietnam, on 30 April 1972. On that date, Sergeant Everman flew a night, low-level tactical emergency airdrop of critically-needed ammunition to a besieged concentration of allied forces located in a heavily-defended hostile area. In spite of heavy anti-aircraft fire and intense automatic weapons activity, Sergeant Everman performed his aircrew duties with exact precision, resulting in a completely successful airdrop. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Everman reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.