Maj. Ryan Mittelstet is presented the Distinguished Flying Cross by Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 21, 2017. The DFC is a medal awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the armed forces, who distinguishes himself or herself in combat in support of operations by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight.

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