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 Peter Calamos (AFSN: 0-3134031), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller near Thuong Duc Special Forces Camp in Southeast Asia on 28 September 1968. On that date, Captain Calamos flew in support of the Special Forces camp which was under heavy hostile attack. In spite of darkness, marginal weather conditions, and poor visibility, Captain Calamos directed two sets of fighter aircraft, one flare aircraft, and one “Spooky” gunship against the hostile forces. Throughout the four hour mission, hostile forces continuously fired at his aircraft. Due to his outstanding airmanship, the camp was later relieved of the hostile pressure. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Calamos reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.