The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Captain Terry Mercer Geloneck (AFSN: FV-3206874), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Aircraft Commander near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 20 December 1972. On that date, while participating in one of the most massive conventional bombing raids in the recent history of aerial warfare, and, while attacking his assigned target, Captain Geloneck’s aircraft came under heavy and intense fire from surface-to-air missiles, antiaircraft artillery, and airborne interceptors receiving substantial battle damage. Despite loss of his aircraft being imminent, Captain Geloneck showed complete disregard for his personal safety, and continued the attack and as a result of his heroic actions and professional skill the target was destroyed. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Geloneck reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.