AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  F-111F

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Stephen P. Luxion for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-111F Weapons Systems Officer in a 6-ship formation of F-111Fs on 29 January 1991. With little regard for his own safety in the face of intense anti-aircraft artillery fire, multiple surface-to-air missile launches, and the threat of Iraqi MIGs, Captain Luxion accomplished his mission and destroyed this key target. Target destruction severely degraded Iraq's ability to resupply and reinforce their front lines in Kuwait. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Luxion reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.