The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Staff Sergeant Gary G. George, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Flt Engineer for the 776th Tactical Airlift Squadron at Kontum, Republic of Vietnam, on 11 May 1972. On that date, Sergeant George flew a night resupply mission of critically needed ammunition and medical supplies to this city. Under threat of rocket attack and small arms fire, ten shuttles were flown to resupply the friendly forces and to evacuate the wounded and refugees. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant George reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

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 Staff Sergeant Gary G. George, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130E Flight Engineer for the 776th Tactical Airlift Squadron at English Drop Zone, Republic of Vietnam, on 1 May 1972. On that date, Sergeant George flew a night low level tactical emergency airdrop of critically needed ammunition to a besieged concentration of allied forces located in a heavily defended hostile area. In spite of anti-aircraft fire and intense automatic weapons activity, Sergeant George performed his aircrew duties with exact precision, resulting in a completely successful air- drop. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant George reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.