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Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
Military award of the US Armed Forces / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Air Force Cross (United States) or Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom).
The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The medal was established on July 2, 1926, and is currently awarded to any persons who, after April 6, 1917, distinguish themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Both heroism and extraordinary achievement are entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine.[6][7] The medal may be awarded to friendly foreign military members in ranks equivalent to the U.S. paygrade of O-6 and below in combat in support operations.
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Distinguished Flying Cross | |
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Type | Military decoration |
Awarded for | "Heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight" |
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Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 2 July 1926[5] |
First awarded | 2 May 1927 |
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Next (higher) | Legion of Merit[6] |
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