AWARDED DFC: 1
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Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Gregory W. Lewis for heroism while participating in aerial flight in the vicinity of the Batra Missile Production Facility, Baghdad, Republic of Iraq, on 28 January 1991. On that date, he led a devastating air strike against Scud missile production buildings, totally destroying the missile production facilities. During that strike, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, he braved heavy enemy 37 millimeter anti-aircraft artillery fire, SA-3 surface-to-air missile launches, and active enemy aircraft in the target area. As a result, the potential for enemy missile production at this facility was eliminated. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Lewis reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.