AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  C-123

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Staff Sergeant Nathan D. Lofton for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-123 Flight Engineer in Southeast Asia on the night of 22 February 1970. On that date, Sergeant Lofton flew an extremely hazardous mission through adverse weather conditions and through the constant threat of hostile ground fire. In spite of this, he superbly accomplished a highly intricate and hazardous mission in support of free world forces combatting aggression. Through his personal bravery and energetic application of his knowledge and skill, he significantly furthered the goal of the United States mission in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Lofton reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.