AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Desert Storm
MODEL:  F-16C

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Jeffrey M. Burrows for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F-16C Instructor Pilot during Operation Desert Storm on 21 January 1991. On that date, while piloting an F-16, Captain Burrows performed extraordinary service while on a combat mission in northern Iraq. The mission was in support of a 45-aircraft night package attacking the heavily defended airfields of Mosul and Kirkuk in northern Iraq. Lacking full combat support, Captain Burrows continued to complete the mission in an extremely dangerous environment. Captain Burrows' astute airmanship contributed immeasurably in defeating a flight of MIG-29 Fulcrums by maneuvering the flight to a position of advantage, forcing the Fulcrums to turn away and depart the area. This allowed them to complete the mission unabated by air threats. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Burrows reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.