AWARDED DFC: 3
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  B-52, B-52D

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Dwight A. Moore for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a B-52D Aircraft Commander, 43rd Strategic Wing, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on 3 June 1972. On that date, while flying on a critical combat mission in Southeast Asia, Captain Moore had to assume the lead of his cell of three aircraft due to a malfunction of the lead aircraft. During the bombing run, Captain Moore was forced to employ emergency bombing procedures due to a further malfunction of an aircraft in his cell. These procedures were completed with great precision despite the presence of a severe tropical storm in the area of the target. As a result of Captain Moore's efforts, all weapons were delivered on the high priority target. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Moore reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

2.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Dwight A. Moore for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Aircraft Commander at U-Tapao Airfield, Thailand, from 18 December 1972 to 28 December 1972. During that period, Captain Moore repeatedly attacked heavily defended, vital military targets in North Vietnam. Despite the extreme hazards presented by hostile fighter interceptors, numerous surface-to-air missiles and high-caliber, anti-aircraft artillery, Captain Moore completely fulfilled his responsibilities as Aircraft Commander without regard for his personal safety and successfully penetrated these defenses, releasing his ordnance precisely on target. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Moore reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

3.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Dwight A. Moore for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Aircraft Commander, 307th Strategic Wing, U-Tapao Airfield, Thailand, on 29 December 1972. On that date, Captain Moore was flying on a high-priority mission against a heavily defended target in North Vietnam. Despite the hazards presented by numerous surface-to-air missiles, Captain Moore released his ordnance precisely on target and safely egressed from the high threat area. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Moore reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.