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 Technical Sergeant Allen L. Powell, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a KC-135 In-flight Refueling Technician at Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines, on 21 July 1972. On that date, Sergeant Powell completed the emergency refueling of a B-52 bomber which had a critical center of gravity due to trapped fuel in the aft section of the aircraft. Sergeant Powell’s quick and accurate instructions led directly to the safe recovery of the crippled aircraft. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Powell reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.