AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  GWOT
MODEL:  MH-60M DAP

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States of America takes great pleasure in presenting the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with "C" Device to Chief Warrant Officer Three Jeffrey T. Heppner, United States Army for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight from 28 August 2024 to 29 August 2024 as an MH-60M Fully Mission Qualified Pilot for a Joint Task Force in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. During this period, Chief Warrant Officer Three Heppner's remarkable airmanship, superior leadership, and exceptional courage while conducting numerous dual simultaneous Helicopter Assault Force raids and a mass casualty evacuation. Chief Warrant Officer Three Heppner's distinctive accomplishments are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Joint Task Force, and the United States Army.