AWARDED DFC: 3
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  C-130E

Citation:  1.) The AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS TO Gary G. George Staff Sergeant Gary G. George distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Flight Engineer for the 776th Tactical Airlift Squadron at English Drop Zone,Republic of Vietnam, on 1 May 1972. On that date, Sergeant George 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 anti-aircraft fire and intense automatic weapons activity, Sergeant George performed his aircrew duties with exact precision, resulting in a completely successful air- drop. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty dis- played by Sergeant George reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

2.) CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (FIRST OAK LEAF CLUSTER) TO Gary G. George Staff Sergeant Gary G. George distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement as a C-130E Flight Engineer for the 374th Tactical Airlift Wing at Svay Rieng Cambodia, on 9 May 1972. On that date, Sergeant George and crew flew a successful high speed low level airdrop of supplies while encountering intense ground fire. Throughout the mission Sergeant George's close monitoring and control of aircrew systems kept the aircraft at peak operational condition thus contributing significantly to the mission objective. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant George reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

3.) CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (SECOND OAK LEAF CLUSTER) TO Gary G. George Staff Sergeant Gary G. George distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Flt Engineer for the 776th Tactical Airlift Squadron at Kontum, Republic of Vietnam, on 11 may 1972. On that date, Sergeant George flew a night resupply mission of critically needed ammunition and medical supplies to this city. Under threat of rocket attack and small arms fire, ten shuttles were flown to resupply the friendly forces and to evacuate the wounded and refugees. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant George reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.