Distinguished Flying Cross and Richard T. Kight Award presentation

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DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --  Capt. Brian Dicks will be honored in a ceremony at the 55th Rescue Squadron here at 3 p.m. Nov. 26.

The award is named in honor of Brig. Gen. Richard T. Kight, a former commander of the Air Rescue Service, and is presented annually to recognize an active duty or reserve component member who has contributed to the overall effectiveness of the rescue mission area through management, innovation or other outstanding achievement.

The Distinguished Flying Cross medal is awarded to any officer or enlisted person of the Armed Forces of the United States who shall have distinguished her/himself in actual combat in support of operations by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight.

Additional information concerning the Distinguished Flying Cross: http://www.afpc.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet_print.asp?fsID=7767&page=1

Additional information concerning the Richard T. Kight Award and Captain Dicks' citation: http://www.dm.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123370701

Media wishing to cover the event should contact the 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at 520-228-3202 or 355fw.pa@dm.af.mil by 4 p.m. Nov 25. Show time for media will be 2:00 p.m. at the Swan Gate Nov. 26.