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 Chief Warrant Officer Four Robert Ray Fladry, United States Army, for heroism while participating in aerial flight during the period 21 September 1987 to 9 October 1987, while assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, 160th Special Operations Aviation Group (Airborne), 1st Special Operations Command (Airborne). Chief Warrant Officer Fladry demonstrated exceptional valor, as evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty. Chief Warrant Officer Fladry distinguished himself by valorous actions while flying in formation, very low, over water, fifty miles at sea, under zero illumination conditions, using night vision goggles. Chief Warrant Officer Fladry’s voluntary actions successfully accomplished a mission of national command authority, priority and were in keeping with the finest traditions of military service reflecting great credit on him, the 160th Special Operations Aviation Group, and the United States Army.