The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Gary K. Carroll, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller in Southeast Asia on 25 November 1971. On that date Major Carroll displayed outstanding airmanship and professional skill under extremely hazardous conditions on a visual reconnaissance and strike control mission deep in hostile territory. Despite intense ground fire from heavy caliber anti-aircraft artillery positions, Major Carroll directed fighter aircraft attacks against a truck convoy resulting in a missile carrier, three trucks, and several tons of supplies destroyed. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Carroll reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.