AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  GWOT
MODEL:  AH-64D

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to CW4 Steven Kilgore for heroic achievement during aerial flight as an attack helicopter pilot in command during direct combat operations in support of Mind-B and OIF 06-08. CW4 Kilgore distinguished himself by locating and destroying an enemy anti-aircraft ambush. His actions directly contributed to the safe guarding of coalition aircraft and the disruption, determent, and destruction of anti-Iraqi forces. His actions bring great credit upon himself, First Air Cavalry Brigade, Multi-national Division Baghdad, and the United States Army.