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 awarded to those who, after April 6, 1917, have distinguished themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.

The Distinguished Flying Cross, authorized by an Act of Congress of July 2, 1926 (amended by Executive Order 7786 on Jan. 8, 1938), was awarded first to Capt. Charles A. Lindbergh, of the U.S. Army Corps Reserve, for his solo flight of 3,600 miles across the Atlantic in 1927, a feat which electrified the world and made Lindbergh one of America ...

The Distinguished Flying Cross medal is awarded to any officer or enlisted person of the armed forces of the United States for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.

The Distinguished Flying Cross Society is a 501 (c) 19 nonprofit war veterans’ organization, and we are a membership association. Our mission is to Honor, Preserve, and Teach the Legacy of heroism or extraordinary achievement in aerial flight for which the DFC is awarded.

May 6, 2024 · The Distinguished Flying Cross may be awarded to military members who distinguish themselves by heroism or outstanding achievement while participating in aerial flight.

6 days ago · The current statutory requirements for award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Army personnel is contained in Title 10, U.S.C., Section 3749; Section 6245 for Navy personnel; and Section...

The Distinguished Flying Cross was established by Congress on 2 July 1926 and may be awarded to any Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard personnel, while serving in the capacity of the Armed...

§8749. Distinguished flying cross: award; limitations (a) The President may award a distinguished flying cross of appropriate design with accompanying ribbon to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distinguishes himself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight.

For this impressive combat record, Captain Foss was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross that was personally presented by Admiral Halsey. By the end of WWII, Joe had accomplished his twenty-sixth victory including the day he became the Marine Corps’ first “Ace in a Day.”

The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to individuals who serve in any capacity with the United States Navy or Marine Corps. Recipients must engage in heroism during aerial flight. [1] Distinguished Flying Cross Society (DFCS) was founded in 1994 nonprofit war veterans’ organization, located in San Diego, California. There are 32 chapters ...