The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Aviation Radioman Joe Arellano, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in military operations against the enemy in the Ruykyu Islands on 22 June 1945. Chief Aviation Radioman Arellano completed twenty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.