AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  GWOT
MODEL:  AH-6J

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Brian T. Hughes for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an AH-6 Pilot assigned to a Joint Task Force in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Captain Hughes conducted precision fire and close air support during infiltration and exfiltration of a Joint Task Force under extremely heavy enemy fire, using night vision goggles and in some of the harshest terrain in the world. Captain Hughes' distinctive accomplishments reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.