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 Captain Thomas A. George, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Pilot for the 21st Tactical Airlift Squadron at Kontum, Republic of Vietnam on 17 May 1972. On that date, Captain George flew an emergency night resupply mission of critically needed ammunition and supplies to the besieged defenders of Kontum. In spite of heavy anti-aircraft fire and intense small arms activity, Captain George was able to offload his cargo and safely evacuate two dozen allied soldiers. The aircraft took ground fire on takeoff and battle damage inspection after successful mission termination showed ten hits. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain George reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.