160th special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) Soldier to receive distinguished Service Cross

By Kimberly T. Laudano
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Public Affairs

Fort Campbell, Ky., Soldier and Cincinnati native Chief Warrant Officer 5 David F. Cooper was presented with the Distinguished Service Cross (DCS) during a ceremony on Fort Campbell on July 11, 2008. The DSC is the Army's second highest award for combat valor and is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States during military operations.  Cooper is an AH-6 Little helicopter pilot with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). 

Attached are photos from the ceremony, a copy of his award citation and a brief summary of his actions that were deemed deserving of this high recognition. 

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Chief Warrant Officer 5 David F. Cooper is presented the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) from Admiral Eric T. Olson, commander of United States Special Operations Command, during a ceremony at Fort Campbell, Ky., on July 11, 2008. 

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Chief Warrant Officer 5 David F. Cooper makes remarks after being presented the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) during a ceremony at Fort Campbell, Ky., on July 11, 2008. 

DSC Fact and Narration.doc | Actions Summary.doc |  Cooper DSC Narration.doc | Cooper's photo in the aircraft | Cooper's Bio

A complete story will be posted to http://news.soc.mil on Monday, July 28.

Reporters interested in covering the ceremony must register with the 160th SOAR(A) PAO, Kimberly Laudano, by July 10 at 5 p.m. at (270) 798-6298 or e-mail kimberly.laudano@soar.army.mil. Please provide the number of news team members, video/still photographers, live trucks (including live hit times) and other special equipment you plan to bring to the ceremony. Special needs or interview requests should be submitted at this time as well. Also, provide after-hours contact information, including e-mail address, so we may keep you advised of any changes to the program schedule.

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Cooper will be available for interviews following the ceremony for media who have properly coordinated with the 160th SOAR(A) PAO.

Plan to meet your public affairs escort at 1 p.m. July 11 in the Gate 7 Visitor Center parking lot.  The media convoy will depart no later than 1:15 p.m.