AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  RC-135M

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Barry A. Kibbe for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Electronic Warfare Officer, RC-135M, 82d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, 4252d/376th Strategic Wing, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, on 16 October 1969. On that date, Major Kibbe flew a Southeast Asia mission in close proximity to hostile territory and under extremely adverse conditions. Although subjected to these hazards, he successfully assisted in the collection of intelligence data of great magnitude and of vital international significance. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Kibbe reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.