AWARDED DFC: 1
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Citation:  1.) The award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. MSgt Stack is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heriosm while participating in aerial flight on 26 May 1971, MSgt Stack volunteered for a mission deep in hostile territory to attempt an extraction of a friendly reconnaissance team surrounded by enemy forces, despite hostile ground fire, Sgt Stack exposed himself in the open window of the helicopter and was able to direct the pilot into the load zone. During this time, he used the aircraft minigun to deliver accurate suppressive ground fire and continued to do so while the besieged team was lifted aboard by sling. As a result of his actions the team of 14 was saved from certain death or capture. His display of personal and devotion to duty is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, reflects great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Air Force.