F-106 pilot 1Lt. Gary K. Carroll talks about the F-106 and the squadrons new tail design with SSgt. William F. Ramsay, Crew Chief of F-106 s/n 59-0055, a design created by Lt. Carroll.  As a Colonel Carroll would later command the 21st Air Division (from 22 January 22, 1979 to February 1,  1980) and the Air Forces, Iceland (from June 29, 1980 to July 24 1981).

The Distinguished Flying Cross is a medal awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself or herself in combat in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight, subsequent to November 11, 1918." All 80 of the Doolittle Raiders received the Distinguished Flying Cross for the mission. 

Carroll's certificate reads: "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 Gary K. Carroll, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller in Southeast Asia on 25 November 1971. On that date Major Carroll displayed outstanding airmanship and professional skill under extremely hazardous conditions on a visual reconnaissance and strike control mission deep in hostile territory. Despite intense ground fire from heavy caliber anti-aircraft artillery positions, Major Carroll directed fighter aircraft attacks against a truck convoy resulting in a missile carrier, three trucks, and several tons of supplies destroyed. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Carroll reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force."