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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    May 8, 1970

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-3796 (August 24, 1970)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Captain John F. Covert, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia on 8 May 1970. His professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.