AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Desert Storm
MODEL:  EF-111A

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Terry M. Cargile for extraordinary achievement While participating in Aerial Flight as an EF-111A Aircraft Commander near Tikrit in the Republic of Iraq on 17 January 1991. On that date, Major Cargile was tasked as number two of a two-ship of EF-111As providing electronic combat direct support to four F-111Fs striking the Presidential Palace at Tikrit. The mission profile included a night low-level ingress formation with the attacking element, pop-to-jam in the target area, and low-level egress. As Major Cargile approached the target area, two airborne MIG-29 Fulcrums were vectored to intercept his flight. In spite of the danger, Major Cargile's formation continued into the target area, defeated the interceptor, and successfully continued its electronic combat support role. Major Cargile's actions played a key role in insuring the safe recovery of all friendly aircraft. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Cargile reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.