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 Floyd J. Stelly, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-123 Loadmaster at DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on 22 March 1968 to 15 June 1969. During this period Sergeant Stelly flew extremely hazardous missions through adverse weather conditions and through the constant threat of hostile ground fire and attack. In spite of this, he superbly accomplished these highly intricate and hazardous missions in support of Free World Forces combating aggression. Through his personal bravery and energetic application of his knowledge and skill he significantly furthered the goal of the United States in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, serial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Stelly reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.