The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Shane J. Osborn, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as EP-3 Electronic Warfare Aircraft Commander/Mission Commander, Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron ONE during sensitive surveillance operations on 1 April 2001. During a mission in direct support of U.S. National Security interests, following an in-flight collision with a People’s Republic of China fighter aircraft. Lieutenant Osborn displayed superb airmanship and courage. Despite extreme damage to the aircraft, including loss of an engine, nose radio, all airspeed and altitude information, and structural damage to forward portions of the fuselage and control surfaces, he heroically regained control, directed appropriate emergency procedures, and coordinated the crew’s efforts to safely land the aircraft. Lieutenant Osborn’s dedicated efforts ultimately ensured the survival of twenty-four crew members and preserved a vital operational asset. By his superb airmanship, proven ability to perform under pressure, and steadfast devotion to duty, Lieutenant Osborn reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.