AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  C-130E

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Sergeant Anthony W. Marchowsky for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Loadmaster for the 345th Tactical Airlift Squadron at Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 16 December 1972. On that date, Sergeant Marchowsky flew a vital resupply mission carrying critically needed ammunition for besieged friendly forces. During offload of the supplies the airfield came under mortar fire from hostile forces; despite the eminent danger to himself and his fellow crewmembers, Sergeant Marchowsky was successful in offloading all of the supplies. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Marchowsky reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.