AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  F-4G

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Peter G. Hessert for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-4G Flight Lead during Operation Desert Storm on 20 January 1991. On that date, leading a four-ship of one F-4G and three F-16Cs in support of a strike package of over 50 aircraft, Captain Hessert executed timely and efficient suppression of the enemy's surface-to-air missile defenses and radar-guided, anti-aircraft artillery during their ingress, attacks and egress. By effectively suppressing the threats, the strikers were able to completely destroy a chemical and SCUD storage facility. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Hessert reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.