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 Scott M. Halter, United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 21 June 2005, exhibiting superb airmanship and composure while under fire by anti-coalition forces in western Zabol Province. Captain Halter provided critical command and control, aerial reaction force, and casualty evacuation to a ground force that was engaged by a superior enemy. His actions greatly contributed to the destruction of that enemy. Captain Halter’s achievement and selfless commitment are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Task Force STORM, Task Force GRIFFIN, the Combined Joint Task Force-76, and the United States Army.