(a) The President may award a distinguished flying cross of appropriate design with accompanying ribbon to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distinguishes himself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight.
(b) Not more than one distinguished flying cross may be awarded to a person. However, for each succeeding act that would otherwise justify the award of such a cross, the President may award a suitable bar or other device to be worn as he directs.
Structure US Code
Subtitle D— Air Force and Space Force
CHAPTER 937— DECORATIONS AND AWARDS
§ 9272. Air Force cross: award
§ 9273. Distinguished-service medal: award
§ 9274. Medal of honor; Air Force cross; distinguished-service medal: limitations on award
§ 9275. Medal of honor; Air Force cross; distinguished-service medal: delegation of power to award
§ 9279. Distinguished flying cross: award; limitations
§ 9280. Airman’s Medal: award; limitations
§ 9281. Service medals: issue; replacement; availability of appropriations
§ 9282. Medals: posthumous award and presentation
§ 9284. Medal of honor: duplicate medal