AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  KC-135A

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Troy E. Minton for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an Aircraft Commander, KC-135A, in Southeast Asia on 2 August 1973. On that date, Captain Minton’s exemplary knowledge, outstanding airmanship, and devotion to duty during refueling operations made possible the emergency offload of fuel while his aircraft was experiencing an extensive leak in the air refueling system. The system was kept operational until the entire offload was accomplished and the aircraft was returned safely to base. This achievement was accomplished under marginal weather conditions and while engaged in hazardous operations requiring frequent and repeated exposure to hostile ground activity. The professionalism, competence, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Minton reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.