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The Air Force Combat Action Medal was presented Sept. 19, 2015, to Master Sgt. William Brown at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. The AFCAM was established on March 15, 2007 to recognize any military member of the Air Force who actively participated in combat. Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, bestowed the award to Brown for his active participation in combat, having been under direct and hostile fire in connection with military operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-air-force-combat-action-medal-was-presented-sept-19-2015-to-master-sgt-william-brown-at-ebbing-air-national-guard-base-fort-smith-ark-the-afcam-was-established-on-march-15-2007-to-recognize-any-military-member-of-the-air-force-who-actively-participated-in-combat-col-bobbi-doorenbos-188th-wing-commander-bestowed-the-award-to-brown-for-his-active-participation-in-combat-having-been-under-direct-and-hostile-fire-in-connection-with-military-operations-us-air-national-guard-photo-by-senior-airman-cody-martinreleased-image215244573.htmlRMPE56J5–The Air Force Combat Action Medal was presented Sept. 19, 2015, to Master Sgt. William Brown at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. The AFCAM was established on March 15, 2007 to recognize any military member of the Air Force who actively participated in combat. Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, bestowed the award to Brown for his active participation in combat, having been under direct and hostile fire in connection with military operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin/Released)
Eight Airmen from the 123rd Airlift Wing are honored with prestigious medals during a ceremony held Jan. 12, 2014, at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky. The awards, which include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star Medal with Valor and the Air Force Combat Action Medal, recognize their heroism and meritorious service in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Horton) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-eight-airmen-from-the-123rd-airlift-wing-are-honored-with-prestigious-171901535.htmlRMKYJP4F–Eight Airmen from the 123rd Airlift Wing are honored with prestigious medals during a ceremony held Jan. 12, 2014, at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky. The awards, which include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star Medal with Valor and the Air Force Combat Action Medal, recognize their heroism and meritorious service in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Horton)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Hurley is awarded the Combat Action medal on May 18, 2013. Hurley is an EOD tech assigned to the 177th Civil Engineering Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. Hurley was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation medal and Combat Action medal for his part in a fierce two hour battle in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan on Aug 15, 2012, where he expended over 1,000 rounds from his M-4 and M240B while defending teammates in an ambush. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released ANG EOD Tech awarded Combat Action medal for heroics in Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-tech-sgt-john-hurley-is-awarded-the-combat-action-medal-129722297.htmlRMHF1A35–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Hurley is awarded the Combat Action medal on May 18, 2013. Hurley is an EOD tech assigned to the 177th Civil Engineering Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. Hurley was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation medal and Combat Action medal for his part in a fierce two hour battle in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan on Aug 15, 2012, where he expended over 1,000 rounds from his M-4 and M240B while defending teammates in an ambush. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released ANG EOD Tech awarded Combat Action medal for heroics in
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This photo captivates to me the lack of concern that is expressed from the Afghan police force (not including ANCOP) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-this-photo-captivates-to-me-the-lack-of-concern-that-is-expressed-48949456.htmlRMCRHRET–This photo captivates to me the lack of concern that is expressed from the Afghan police force (not including ANCOP)
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Kentucky’s adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini, presents Tech. Sgt. Christopher Terrell, and explosive ordnance disposal technician from the 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron, with the Air Force Combat Action Medal during an award ceremony held Jan. 12, 2014 at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky. Terrell earned the award for participating in direct combat while deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Horton) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-kentuckys-adjutant-general-maj-gen-edward-w-tonini-presents-tech-sgt-171901545.htmlRMKYJP4W–Kentucky’s adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini, presents Tech. Sgt. Christopher Terrell, and explosive ordnance disposal technician from the 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron, with the Air Force Combat Action Medal during an award ceremony held Jan. 12, 2014 at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky. Terrell earned the award for participating in direct combat while deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Horton)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Hurley is awarded the Combat Action medal on May 18, 2013. Hurley is an EOD tech assigned to the 177th Civil Engineering Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. Hurley was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation medal and Combat Action medal for his part in a fierce two hour battle in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan on Aug 15, 2012, where he expended over 1,000 rounds from his M-4 and M240B while defending teammates in an ambush. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released ANG EOD Tech awarded Combat Action medal for heroics in Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-tech-sgt-john-hurley-is-awarded-the-combat-action-medal-129722298.htmlRMHF1A36–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Hurley is awarded the Combat Action medal on May 18, 2013. Hurley is an EOD tech assigned to the 177th Civil Engineering Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. Hurley was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation medal and Combat Action medal for his part in a fierce two hour battle in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan on Aug 15, 2012, where he expended over 1,000 rounds from his M-4 and M240B while defending teammates in an ambush. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released ANG EOD Tech awarded Combat Action medal for heroics in
Lt. Gen. Eric Fiel, commander of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, presents an Air Force Combat Action Medal to Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hunt, 123rd Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky. on June 28, 2012. Hunt was also awarded a Purple Heart for being wounded in action while serving overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lt-gen-eric-fiel-commander-of-the-us-air-force-special-operations-171866458.htmlRMKYH5BP–Lt. Gen. Eric Fiel, commander of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, presents an Air Force Combat Action Medal to Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hunt, 123rd Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky. on June 28, 2012. Hunt was also awarded a Purple Heart for being wounded in action while serving overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck)
Lt. Col. Jonathon Murray, 374th Security Forces Squadron commander, shakes hands with those who came to see his medal presentation ceremony at the Yokota professional development center, April 14, 2021. On March 15, 2007, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the establishment of the Air Force Combat Action Medal to recognize any military member of the Air Force (airman basic through colonel,) who actively participated in either air or ground combat. Lt. Col. Jonathon Murray was part of a team that fought out of an ambush in 2005 outside the Iraqi city of Tikrit while running convoys for the Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-jonathon-murray-374th-security-forces-squadron-commander-shakes-hands-with-those-who-came-to-see-his-medal-presentation-ceremony-at-the-yokota-professional-development-center-april-14-2021-on-march-15-2007-the-secretary-of-the-air-force-approved-the-establishment-of-the-air-force-combat-action-medal-to-recognize-any-military-member-of-the-air-force-airman-basic-through-colonel-who-actively-participated-in-either-air-or-ground-combat-lt-col-jonathon-murray-was-part-of-a-team-that-fought-out-of-an-ambush-in-2005-outside-the-iraqi-city-of-tikrit-while-running-convoys-for-the-image442295683.htmlRM2GKG8JB–Lt. Col. Jonathon Murray, 374th Security Forces Squadron commander, shakes hands with those who came to see his medal presentation ceremony at the Yokota professional development center, April 14, 2021. On March 15, 2007, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the establishment of the Air Force Combat Action Medal to recognize any military member of the Air Force (airman basic through colonel,) who actively participated in either air or ground combat. Lt. Col. Jonathon Murray was part of a team that fought out of an ambush in 2005 outside the Iraqi city of Tikrit while running convoys for the
Lt. Gen. Eric Fiel, commander of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, presents an Air Force Combat Action Medal and a Bronze Star to Tech. Sgt. Jeff Kinlaw, 123rd Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky. on June 28, 2012. A Purple Heart and 10 other military decorations were presented to members of the Guard’s 123rd Special Tactics Squadron for their outstanding service in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lt-gen-eric-fiel-commander-of-the-us-air-force-special-operations-171866459.htmlRMKYH5BR–Lt. Gen. Eric Fiel, commander of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, presents an Air Force Combat Action Medal and a Bronze Star to Tech. Sgt. Jeff Kinlaw, 123rd Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky. on June 28, 2012. A Purple Heart and 10 other military decorations were presented to members of the Guard’s 123rd Special Tactics Squadron for their outstanding service in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck)
Lt. Col. Jonathon Murray, 374th Security Forces Squadron commander, gives a speech at his medal presentation ceremony at the Yokota professional development center, April 14, 2021. On March 15, 2007, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the establishment of the Air Force Combat Action Medal to recognize any military member of the Air Force (airman basic through colonel,) who actively participated in either air or ground combat. Lt. Col. Jonathon Murray was part of a team that fought out of an ambush in 2005 outside the Iraqi city of Tikrit while running convoys for the Army. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-jonathon-murray-374th-security-forces-squadron-commander-gives-a-speech-at-his-medal-presentation-ceremony-at-the-yokota-professional-development-center-april-14-2021-on-march-15-2007-the-secretary-of-the-air-force-approved-the-establishment-of-the-air-force-combat-action-medal-to-recognize-any-military-member-of-the-air-force-airman-basic-through-colonel-who-actively-participated-in-either-air-or-ground-combat-lt-col-jonathon-murray-was-part-of-a-team-that-fought-out-of-an-ambush-in-2005-outside-the-iraqi-city-of-tikrit-while-running-convoys-for-the-army-image442295649.htmlRM2GKG8H5–Lt. Col. Jonathon Murray, 374th Security Forces Squadron commander, gives a speech at his medal presentation ceremony at the Yokota professional development center, April 14, 2021. On March 15, 2007, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the establishment of the Air Force Combat Action Medal to recognize any military member of the Air Force (airman basic through colonel,) who actively participated in either air or ground combat. Lt. Col. Jonathon Murray was part of a team that fought out of an ambush in 2005 outside the Iraqi city of Tikrit while running convoys for the Army.
Lt. Gen. Eric Fiel, commander of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, presents an Air Force Combat Action Medal and a Bronze Star to Tech. Sgt. Harley Bobay, 123rd Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky. on June 28, 2012. A Purple Heart and 10 other military decorations were presented to members of the Guard’s 123rd Special Tactics Squadron for their outstanding service in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lt-gen-eric-fiel-commander-of-the-us-air-force-special-operations-171866457.htmlRMKYH5BN–Lt. Gen. Eric Fiel, commander of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, presents an Air Force Combat Action Medal and a Bronze Star to Tech. Sgt. Harley Bobay, 123rd Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky. on June 28, 2012. A Purple Heart and 10 other military decorations were presented to members of the Guard’s 123rd Special Tactics Squadron for their outstanding service in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck)
Lt. Col. Jonathon Murray, 374th Security Forces Squadron commander, grips the podium as he gives a speech at his medal presentation ceremony at the Yokota professional development center, April 14, 2021. On March 15, 2007, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the establishment of the Air Force Combat Action Medal to recognize any military member of the Air Force (airman basic through colonel,) who actively participated in either air or ground combat. Lt. Col. Jonathon Murray was part of a team that fought out of an ambush in 2005 outside the Iraqi city of Tikrit while running convoys for th Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-jonathon-murray-374th-security-forces-squadron-commander-grips-the-podium-as-he-gives-a-speech-at-his-medal-presentation-ceremony-at-the-yokota-professional-development-center-april-14-2021-on-march-15-2007-the-secretary-of-the-air-force-approved-the-establishment-of-the-air-force-combat-action-medal-to-recognize-any-military-member-of-the-air-force-airman-basic-through-colonel-who-actively-participated-in-either-air-or-ground-combat-lt-col-jonathon-murray-was-part-of-a-team-that-fought-out-of-an-ambush-in-2005-outside-the-iraqi-city-of-tikrit-while-running-convoys-for-th-image442295679.htmlRM2GKG8J7–Lt. Col. Jonathon Murray, 374th Security Forces Squadron commander, grips the podium as he gives a speech at his medal presentation ceremony at the Yokota professional development center, April 14, 2021. On March 15, 2007, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the establishment of the Air Force Combat Action Medal to recognize any military member of the Air Force (airman basic through colonel,) who actively participated in either air or ground combat. Lt. Col. Jonathon Murray was part of a team that fought out of an ambush in 2005 outside the Iraqi city of Tikrit while running convoys for th
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Davis, 157th Air Refueling Wing vice wing commander, left, pins the Air Force Combat Action Medal on Maj. Scott M. Treadwell, 157th Comptroller Flight commander, Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., Dec. 3, 2016. Treadwell received the award for participation in combat in connection with military operations Sept. 25, 2005 while serving as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-lt-col-william-davis-157th-air-refueling-wing-vice-wing-commander-left-pins-the-air-force-combat-action-medal-on-maj-scott-m-treadwell-157th-comptroller-flight-commander-pease-air-national-guard-base-nh-dec-3-2016-treadwell-received-the-award-for-participation-in-combat-in-connection-with-military-operations-sept-25-2005-while-serving-as-a-first-lieutenant-in-the-us-army-during-operation-iraqi-freedom-image230661751.htmlRMRB7FBK–U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Davis, 157th Air Refueling Wing vice wing commander, left, pins the Air Force Combat Action Medal on Maj. Scott M. Treadwell, 157th Comptroller Flight commander, Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., Dec. 3, 2016. Treadwell received the award for participation in combat in connection with military operations Sept. 25, 2005 while serving as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Col. Patrick Launey, 374th Mission Support Group commander, awards Lt. Col Jonathon Murray, 374th Security Forces Squadron commander, an Air Force Combat Action Medal at the Yokota professional development center, April 14, 2021. On March 15, 2007, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the establishment of the Air Force Combat Action Medal to recognize any military member of the Air Force (airman basic through colonel,) who actively participated in either air or ground combat. Lt. Col. Jonathon Murray was part of a team that fought out of an ambush in 2005 outside the Iraqi city of Tikrit wh Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/col-patrick-launey-374th-mission-support-group-commander-awards-lt-col-jonathon-murray-374th-security-forces-squadron-commander-an-air-force-combat-action-medal-at-the-yokota-professional-development-center-april-14-2021-on-march-15-2007-the-secretary-of-the-air-force-approved-the-establishment-of-the-air-force-combat-action-medal-to-recognize-any-military-member-of-the-air-force-airman-basic-through-colonel-who-actively-participated-in-either-air-or-ground-combat-lt-col-jonathon-murray-was-part-of-a-team-that-fought-out-of-an-ambush-in-2005-outside-the-iraqi-city-of-tikrit-wh-image442295698.htmlRM2GKG8JX–Col. Patrick Launey, 374th Mission Support Group commander, awards Lt. Col Jonathon Murray, 374th Security Forces Squadron commander, an Air Force Combat Action Medal at the Yokota professional development center, April 14, 2021. On March 15, 2007, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the establishment of the Air Force Combat Action Medal to recognize any military member of the Air Force (airman basic through colonel,) who actively participated in either air or ground combat. Lt. Col. Jonathon Murray was part of a team that fought out of an ambush in 2005 outside the Iraqi city of Tikrit wh
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Davis, 157th Air Refueling Win, vice wing commander, left, presents the Air Force Combat Action Medal to Maj. Scott M. Treadwell, 157th Comptroller Flight, commander, Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. Dec. 3, 2016. Treadwell received the award for participation in combat in connection with military operations Sept. 25, 2005 while serving as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-lt-col-william-davis-157th-air-refueling-win-vice-wing-commander-left-presents-the-air-force-combat-action-medal-to-maj-scott-m-treadwell-157th-comptroller-flight-commander-pease-air-national-guard-base-nh-dec-3-2016-treadwell-received-the-award-for-participation-in-combat-in-connection-with-military-operations-sept-25-2005-while-serving-as-a-first-lieutenant-in-the-us-army-during-operation-iraqi-freedom-image230661750.htmlRMRB7FBJ–U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Davis, 157th Air Refueling Win, vice wing commander, left, presents the Air Force Combat Action Medal to Maj. Scott M. Treadwell, 157th Comptroller Flight, commander, Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. Dec. 3, 2016. Treadwell received the award for participation in combat in connection with military operations Sept. 25, 2005 while serving as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Gen. Bill Bender, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, presents Tech. Sgt. Peter Arbelo, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal training NCO, with a Purple Heart and an Air Force Combat Action Medal March 4, 2013, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Arbello fell victim to an improvised explosive device attack in the Ghanzi province of Afghanistan June 28, 2012. Russ Meseroll Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-maj-gen-bill-bender-us-air-force-expeditionary-center-commander-presents-129326588.htmlRMHEB9AM–Maj. Gen. Bill Bender, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, presents Tech. Sgt. Peter Arbelo, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal training NCO, with a Purple Heart and an Air Force Combat Action Medal March 4, 2013, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Arbello fell victim to an improvised explosive device attack in the Ghanzi province of Afghanistan June 28, 2012. Russ Meseroll
U.S. Air Force SrA Justin Murphy, with the 105th Security Force Squadron, New York Air National Guard stands at attention as he receives his Air Force Combat Action medal. Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, the Director of the ANG, presented the medal at during an awards ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-sra-justin-murphy-with-the-105th-security-force-squadron-170131987.htmlRMKTP52B–U.S. Air Force SrA Justin Murphy, with the 105th Security Force Squadron, New York Air National Guard stands at attention as he receives his Air Force Combat Action medal. Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, the Director of the ANG, presented the medal at during an awards ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
From left, Maj. Steven A. Raspet, Senior Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, Master Sgt. Byron P. Allen, Capt Allison K. Black, Master Sgt. Charlie Peterson, and Staff Sgt. Daniel L. Paxton, the first six Airmen to receive the Air Force Combat Action Medal are honored for their action in combat during a ceremony at the Air Force Memorial in Washington, DC 6/12/2007. From left, Maj. Steven A. Raspet of New Braunfels, Texas, an A-10 pilot currently assigned to the 559th Flying Training Squadron, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas; Senior Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez of Bridgeport, Conn., with the Ai Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-from-left-maj-steven-a-raspet-senior-master-sgt-ramon-colon-lopez-129297146.htmlRMHE9YR6–From left, Maj. Steven A. Raspet, Senior Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, Master Sgt. Byron P. Allen, Capt Allison K. Black, Master Sgt. Charlie Peterson, and Staff Sgt. Daniel L. Paxton, the first six Airmen to receive the Air Force Combat Action Medal are honored for their action in combat during a ceremony at the Air Force Memorial in Washington, DC 6/12/2007. From left, Maj. Steven A. Raspet of New Braunfels, Texas, an A-10 pilot currently assigned to the 559th Flying Training Squadron, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas; Senior Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez of Bridgeport, Conn., with the Ai
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III pins Staff Sgt. John Bellino, 105th Base Defense Squadron,New York Air National Guard, with an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clarke-170131994.htmlRMKTP52J–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III pins Staff Sgt. John Bellino, 105th Base Defense Squadron,New York Air National Guard, with an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
Air Force combat action medal, front view. (U.S. Air Force graphic) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-air-force-combat-action-medal-front-view-us-air-force-graphic-129328525.htmlRMHEBBRW–Air Force combat action medal, front view. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt Gt. Gen. Stanley E. Clark III, congratulates Senior Airman Adrian Torres, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gt-gen-stanley-170132006.htmlRMKTP532–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt Gt. Gen. Stanley E. Clark III, congratulates Senior Airman Adrian Torres, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan Bodge, 366th Security Forces Squadron commander awards Staff Sgt. Robert Wilson, 366th SFS military working dog handler, the Air Force Combat Action Medal, Feb. 25, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Wilson received the medal for his actions while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-maj-ryan-bodge-366th-security-forces-squadron-commander-129313566.htmlRMHEAMNJ–U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan Bodge, 366th Security Forces Squadron commander awards Staff Sgt. Robert Wilson, 366th SFS military working dog handler, the Air Force Combat Action Medal, Feb. 25, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Wilson received the medal for his actions while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
The Air Force Combat Action Medal takes its design from the aircraft of Air Force pioneer Brig. Gen. William 'Billy' Mitchell. Created by Susan Gamble, an Air Force spouse and master designer for the U.S. Mint, the AFCAM is the first of its kind for the Air Force. It's the only U.S. medal to feature diagonal stripes and is awarded to Airmen who have been directly in harm's way, engaging enemy forces. The first medals were awarded to Airmen by Air Force Chief of Staff T. Michael Moseley June 12 at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va. Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-air-force-combat-action-medal-takes-its-design-from-the-aircraft-129235829.htmlRMHE75H9–The Air Force Combat Action Medal takes its design from the aircraft of Air Force pioneer Brig. Gen. William 'Billy' Mitchell. Created by Susan Gamble, an Air Force spouse and master designer for the U.S. Mint, the AFCAM is the first of its kind for the Air Force. It's the only U.S. medal to feature diagonal stripes and is awarded to Airmen who have been directly in harm's way, engaging enemy forces. The first medals were awarded to Airmen by Air Force Chief of Staff T. Michael Moseley June 12 at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va. Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski)
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clark III, congratulates Senior Airman David Smith Jr., 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clark-170132004.htmlRMKTP530–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clark III, congratulates Senior Airman David Smith Jr., 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
WASHINGTON - The Air Force Combat Action Medal takes its design from the aircraft of Air Force pioneer Brig. Gen. William Mitchell. Created by Susan Gamble, an Air Force spouse and master designer for the U.S. Mint, the AFCAM is the first of its kind for the Air Force, on par with the Army's Combat Action Badge. It's the only U.S. medal to feature diagonal stripes and is awarded to Airmen who have been directly in harm's way, engaging enemy forces. The first medals were awarded to Airmen June 12 at the Air Force Memorial by Air Force Chief of Staff T. Michael Moseley. Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowsk Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-washington-the-air-force-combat-action-medal-takes-its-design-from-129235828.htmlRMHE75H8–WASHINGTON - The Air Force Combat Action Medal takes its design from the aircraft of Air Force pioneer Brig. Gen. William Mitchell. Created by Susan Gamble, an Air Force spouse and master designer for the U.S. Mint, the AFCAM is the first of its kind for the Air Force, on par with the Army's Combat Action Badge. It's the only U.S. medal to feature diagonal stripes and is awarded to Airmen who have been directly in harm's way, engaging enemy forces. The first medals were awarded to Airmen June 12 at the Air Force Memorial by Air Force Chief of Staff T. Michael Moseley. Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowsk
Kentucky's adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini, presents Tech. Sgt. Christopher Terrell, an explosive ordnance disposal technician from the 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron, with the Air Force Combat Action Medal during an award ceremony held Jan. 12, 2014, at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky. Terrell earned the award for participating in direct combat while deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Horton) Kentucky airmen honored for heroism and service in Afghanistan 140112-Z-DI861-230 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-kentuckys-adjutant-general-maj-gen-edward-w-tonini-presents-tech-sgt-129734518.htmlRMHF1WKJ–Kentucky's adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini, presents Tech. Sgt. Christopher Terrell, an explosive ordnance disposal technician from the 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron, with the Air Force Combat Action Medal during an award ceremony held Jan. 12, 2014, at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky. Terrell earned the award for participating in direct combat while deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Horton) Kentucky airmen honored for heroism and service in Afghanistan 140112-Z-DI861-230
Air Force combat action medal, front view. (U.S. Air Force graphic) AFCAMfull Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-air-force-combat-action-medal-front-view-us-air-force-graphic-afcamfull-130237368.htmlRMHFTR2G–Air Force combat action medal, front view. (U.S. Air Force graphic) AFCAMfull
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus presents a plaque to Air Force Capt. Dana Lyon during a vessel renaming ceremony for the Air Force Motor Vessel Capt. David I. Lyon. Dana Lyon is the ship’s sponsor and wife of the ship’s namesake, Air Force Capt. David Lyon. David Lyon, assigned to the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron, died Dec. 27, 2013 in Kabul, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy. Lyon was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Purple Heart and the Air Force Combat Action Medal. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-secretary-of-the-navy-secnav-ray-mabus-presents-a-plaque-to-air-force-129976135.htmlRMHFCWTR–Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus presents a plaque to Air Force Capt. Dana Lyon during a vessel renaming ceremony for the Air Force Motor Vessel Capt. David I. Lyon. Dana Lyon is the ship’s sponsor and wife of the ship’s namesake, Air Force Capt. David Lyon. David Lyon, assigned to the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron, died Dec. 27, 2013 in Kabul, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy. Lyon was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Purple Heart and the Air Force Combat Action Medal. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, congratulates Airman First Class Samuel Davies, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clarke-170132007.htmlRMKTP533–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, congratulates Airman First Class Samuel Davies, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus presents a plaque to Air Force Capt. Dana Lyon during a vessel renaming ceremony for the Air Force Motor Vessel Capt. David I. Lyon. Dana Lyon is the ship’s sponsor and wife of the ship’s namesake, Air Force Capt. David Lyon. David Lyon, assigned to the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron, died Dec. 27, 2013 in Kabul, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy. Lyon was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Purple Heart and the Air Force Combat Action Medal. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-secretary-of-the-navy-secnav-ray-mabus-presents-a-plaque-to-air-force-129755129.htmlRMHF2RYN–Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus presents a plaque to Air Force Capt. Dana Lyon during a vessel renaming ceremony for the Air Force Motor Vessel Capt. David I. Lyon. Dana Lyon is the ship’s sponsor and wife of the ship’s namesake, Air Force Capt. David Lyon. David Lyon, assigned to the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron, died Dec. 27, 2013 in Kabul, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy. Lyon was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Purple Heart and the Air Force Combat Action Medal. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
U.S Air Force Gen. Mike Hostage, commander, Air Combat Command, presents the Purple Heart Medal to Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Barry Duffield, 116th Civil Engineering Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight team leader during a ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., Jan. 7, 2013. Duffield received the medal for injuries sustained from an Improvised Explosive Device while deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. During the same deployment, Duffield earned the Bronze Star and Air Force Combat Action Medal. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Roger Parsons/Released) Honoring an Air Guard Hero Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-gen-mike-hostage-commander-air-combat-command-presents-173964918.htmlRMM30P0P–U.S Air Force Gen. Mike Hostage, commander, Air Combat Command, presents the Purple Heart Medal to Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Barry Duffield, 116th Civil Engineering Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight team leader during a ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., Jan. 7, 2013. Duffield received the medal for injuries sustained from an Improvised Explosive Device while deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. During the same deployment, Duffield earned the Bronze Star and Air Force Combat Action Medal. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Roger Parsons/Released) Honoring an Air Guard Hero
Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, speaks on the acknowledgement of Airmen for their accomplishments Sept. 19, 2015, during a commander's call at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. During the commander's call, recognized Airmen were awarded Outstanding Airman of the Quarter awards and Master Sgt. William Brown received the Air Force Combat Action Medal. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/col-bobbi-doorenbos-188th-wing-commander-speaks-on-the-acknowledgement-of-airmen-for-their-accomplishments-sept-19-2015-during-a-commanders-call-at-ebbing-air-national-guard-base-fort-smith-ark-during-the-commanders-call-recognized-airmen-were-awarded-outstanding-airman-of-the-quarter-awards-and-master-sgt-william-brown-received-the-air-force-combat-action-medal-us-air-national-guard-photo-by-senior-airman-cody-martinreleased-image215244538.htmlRMPE56GX–Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, speaks on the acknowledgement of Airmen for their accomplishments Sept. 19, 2015, during a commander's call at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. During the commander's call, recognized Airmen were awarded Outstanding Airman of the Quarter awards and Master Sgt. William Brown received the Air Force Combat Action Medal. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin/Released)
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, congratulates Senior Airman Luis Giron,105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clarke-170132002.htmlRMKTP52X–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, congratulates Senior Airman Luis Giron,105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, congratulates Senior Airman Michael Hansen 105th Security Forces Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clarke-170132003.htmlRMKTP52Y–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, congratulates Senior Airman Michael Hansen 105th Security Forces Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
The Air Force Combat Action Medal was presented Sept. 19, 2015, to Master Sgt. William Brown at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. The AFCAM was established on March 15, 2007, to recognize any military member of the Air Force who actively participated in combat. Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, bestowed the award to Brown for his active participation in combat, having been under direct and hostile fire in connection with military operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-air-force-combat-action-medal-was-presented-sept-19-2015-to-master-sgt-william-brown-at-ebbing-air-national-guard-base-fort-smith-ark-the-afcam-was-established-on-march-15-2007-to-recognize-any-military-member-of-the-air-force-who-actively-participated-in-combat-col-bobbi-doorenbos-188th-wing-commander-bestowed-the-award-to-brown-for-his-active-participation-in-combat-having-been-under-direct-and-hostile-fire-in-connection-with-military-operations-us-air-national-guard-photo-by-senior-airman-cody-martinreleased-image215244572.htmlRMPE56J4–The Air Force Combat Action Medal was presented Sept. 19, 2015, to Master Sgt. William Brown at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. The AFCAM was established on March 15, 2007, to recognize any military member of the Air Force who actively participated in combat. Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, bestowed the award to Brown for his active participation in combat, having been under direct and hostile fire in connection with military operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin/Released)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Davis, 157th Air Refueling Win, vice wing commander, left, presents the Air Force Combat Action Medal to Maj. Scott M. Treadwell, 157th Comptroller Flight, commander, Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. Dec. 3, 2016. Treadwell received the award for participation in combat in connection with military operations Sept. 25, 2005 while serving as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Curtis J. Lenz) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-lt-col-william-davis-157th-air-refueling-win-vice-wing-commander-left-presents-the-air-force-combat-action-medal-to-maj-scott-m-treadwell-157th-comptroller-flight-commander-pease-air-national-guard-base-nh-dec-3-2016-treadwell-received-the-award-for-participation-in-combat-in-connection-with-military-operations-sept-25-2005-while-serving-as-a-first-lieutenant-in-the-us-army-during-operation-iraqi-freedom-us-air-national-guard-photo-by-staff-sgt-curtis-j-lenz-image188608019.htmlRMMXRRCK–U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Davis, 157th Air Refueling Win, vice wing commander, left, presents the Air Force Combat Action Medal to Maj. Scott M. Treadwell, 157th Comptroller Flight, commander, Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. Dec. 3, 2016. Treadwell received the award for participation in combat in connection with military operations Sept. 25, 2005 while serving as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Curtis J. Lenz)
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Tech.l Sgt. Christopher Drews, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during an award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clarke-170132001.htmlRMKTP52W–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Tech.l Sgt. Christopher Drews, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during an award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Davis, 157th Air Refueling Wing vice wing commander, left, pins the Air Force Combat Action Medal on Maj. Scott M. Treadwell, 157th Comptroller Flight commander, Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., Dec. 3, 2016. Treadwell received the award for participation in combat in connection with military operations Sept. 25, 2005 while serving as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Curtis J. Lenz) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-lt-col-william-davis-157th-air-refueling-wing-vice-wing-commander-left-pins-the-air-force-combat-action-medal-on-maj-scott-m-treadwell-157th-comptroller-flight-commander-pease-air-national-guard-base-nh-dec-3-2016-treadwell-received-the-award-for-participation-in-combat-in-connection-with-military-operations-sept-25-2005-while-serving-as-a-first-lieutenant-in-the-us-army-during-operation-iraqi-freedom-us-air-national-guard-photo-by-staff-sgt-curtis-j-lenz-image188608020.htmlRMMXRRCM–U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Davis, 157th Air Refueling Wing vice wing commander, left, pins the Air Force Combat Action Medal on Maj. Scott M. Treadwell, 157th Comptroller Flight commander, Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., Dec. 3, 2016. Treadwell received the award for participation in combat in connection with military operations Sept. 25, 2005 while serving as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Curtis J. Lenz)
Master Sgt. William Brown was presented the Air Force Combat Action Medal Sept. 19, 2015, during commander’s call at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. As a gun truck commander in Iraq, Brown was responsible for a supply convoy that was fired upon by enemy personnel on June 3, 2005. Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, bestowed the award to Brown for his active participation in combat, having been under direct and hostile fire in connection with military operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/master-sgt-william-brown-was-presented-the-air-force-combat-action-medal-sept-19-2015-during-commanders-call-at-ebbing-air-national-guard-base-fort-smith-ark-as-a-gun-truck-commander-in-iraq-brown-was-responsible-for-a-supply-convoy-that-was-fired-upon-by-enemy-personnel-on-june-3-2005-col-bobbi-doorenbos-188th-wing-commander-bestowed-the-award-to-brown-for-his-active-participation-in-combat-having-been-under-direct-and-hostile-fire-in-connection-with-military-operations-us-air-national-guard-photo-by-senior-airman-cody-martinreleased-image215244577.htmlRMPE56J9–Master Sgt. William Brown was presented the Air Force Combat Action Medal Sept. 19, 2015, during commander’s call at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. As a gun truck commander in Iraq, Brown was responsible for a supply convoy that was fired upon by enemy personnel on June 3, 2005. Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, bestowed the award to Brown for his active participation in combat, having been under direct and hostile fire in connection with military operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin/Released)
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Staff Sgt. Vinh Taylor, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during an award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clarke-170132000.htmlRMKTP52T–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Staff Sgt. Vinh Taylor, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during an award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
Master Sgt. William Brown was presented the Air Force Combat Action Medal Sept. 19, 2015, during commander’s call at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. As a gun truck commander in Iraq, Brown was responsible for a supply convoy that was fired upon by enemy personnel on June 3, 2005. Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, bestowed the award to Brown for his active participation in combat, having been under direct and hostile fire in connection with military operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/master-sgt-william-brown-was-presented-the-air-force-combat-action-medal-sept-19-2015-during-commanders-call-at-ebbing-air-national-guard-base-fort-smith-ark-as-a-gun-truck-commander-in-iraq-brown-was-responsible-for-a-supply-convoy-that-was-fired-upon-by-enemy-personnel-on-june-3-2005-col-bobbi-doorenbos-188th-wing-commander-bestowed-the-award-to-brown-for-his-active-participation-in-combat-having-been-under-direct-and-hostile-fire-in-connection-with-military-operations-us-air-national-guard-photo-by-senior-airman-cody-martinreleased-image215244584.htmlRMPE56JG–Master Sgt. William Brown was presented the Air Force Combat Action Medal Sept. 19, 2015, during commander’s call at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. As a gun truck commander in Iraq, Brown was responsible for a supply convoy that was fired upon by enemy personnel on June 3, 2005. Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, bestowed the award to Brown for his active participation in combat, having been under direct and hostile fire in connection with military operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin/Released)
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, congratulates Senior Airman Thomas Pulaski, with the 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clarke-170132005.htmlRMKTP531–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, congratulates Senior Airman Thomas Pulaski, with the 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
Master Sgt. William Brown is pinned the Air Force Combat Action Medal Sept. 19, 2015, by Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. As a gun truck commander in Iraq, Brown was responsible for a supply convoy that was fired upon by enemy personnel on June 3, 2005. Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, bestowed the award to Brown for his active participation in combat, having been under direct and hostile fire in connection with military operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/master-sgt-william-brown-is-pinned-the-air-force-combat-action-medal-sept-19-2015-by-col-bobbi-doorenbos-188th-wing-commander-at-ebbing-air-national-guard-base-fort-smith-ark-as-a-gun-truck-commander-in-iraq-brown-was-responsible-for-a-supply-convoy-that-was-fired-upon-by-enemy-personnel-on-june-3-2005-col-bobbi-doorenbos-188th-wing-commander-bestowed-the-award-to-brown-for-his-active-participation-in-combat-having-been-under-direct-and-hostile-fire-in-connection-with-military-operations-us-air-national-guard-photo-by-senior-airman-cody-martinreleased-image215244579.htmlRMPE56JB–Master Sgt. William Brown is pinned the Air Force Combat Action Medal Sept. 19, 2015, by Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. As a gun truck commander in Iraq, Brown was responsible for a supply convoy that was fired upon by enemy personnel on June 3, 2005. Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, bestowed the award to Brown for his active participation in combat, having been under direct and hostile fire in connection with military operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin/Released)
A tray full of medals., Four Bronze Stars, one Purple Heart and three Combat Action medals, were presented at Hill Air Force Base by Col. Patrick Higby, 75th Air Base Wing Commander to members of the 775th Civil Engineering Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight April 18, for their actions performed in Afghanistan during the past year. Alex R. Lloyd) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-tray-full-of-medals-four-bronze-stars-one-purple-heart-and-three-129297900.htmlRMHEA0P4–A tray full of medals., Four Bronze Stars, one Purple Heart and three Combat Action medals, were presented at Hill Air Force Base by Col. Patrick Higby, 75th Air Base Wing Commander to members of the 775th Civil Engineering Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight April 18, for their actions performed in Afghanistan during the past year. Alex R. Lloyd)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Vallejo (right), 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, receives the Combat Action Medal from Brig. Gen. Matt Molloy (left), 18th Wing commander, on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2013. Vallejo was awarded the medal for his actions during Operation Enduring Freedom. With the help of Staff Sgt. Craig Zehrbach, 18th CES EOD technician, they were able to provide combat life-saving procedures to a wounded Polish solider and drag him to safety. Airman 1st Class Malia Jenkins Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-staff-sgt-michael-vallejo-right-18th-civil-engineer-squadron-129293207.htmlRMHE9PPF–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Vallejo (right), 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, receives the Combat Action Medal from Brig. Gen. Matt Molloy (left), 18th Wing commander, on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2013. Vallejo was awarded the medal for his actions during Operation Enduring Freedom. With the help of Staff Sgt. Craig Zehrbach, 18th CES EOD technician, they were able to provide combat life-saving procedures to a wounded Polish solider and drag him to safety. Airman 1st Class Malia Jenkins
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Senior Airman Justin Murphy, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clarke-170131988.htmlRMKTP52C–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Senior Airman Justin Murphy, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
Col. Kristin Goodwin, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, presents Senior Airman TJ Brantley, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, the Purple Heart during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 11, 2014. Brantley received wounds from an improvised explosive device that detonated within ten feet during a sustained firefight. In addition, Brantley received the Combat Action Medal for his participation in the firefight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jannelle Dickey) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-col-kristin-goodwin-2nd-bomb-wing-commander-presents-senior-airman-129338328.htmlRMHEBTA0–Col. Kristin Goodwin, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, presents Senior Airman TJ Brantley, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, the Purple Heart during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 11, 2014. Brantley received wounds from an improvised explosive device that detonated within ten feet during a sustained firefight. In addition, Brantley received the Combat Action Medal for his participation in the firefight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jannelle Dickey)
U.S. Air Force Brigadier General David Cochran, West Virginia National Guard Assistant Adjutant General-Air, pins Master Sgt. James Keller, 167th Security Forces Squadron First Sergeant, with the Combat Action Badge (CAB) as his wife Julie Keller and Master Sgt. Jacob Heavner, 167tthe Mission Support Group First Sergeant observe, during a ceremony at the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Aug. 7, 2022. The CAB is presented to U.S. Army Soldiers who personally engage or are engaged by the enemy. Keller received the medal for his actions while serving in Afghanistan in 2002 when he Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-brigadier-general-david-cochran-west-virginia-national-guard-assistant-adjutant-general-air-pins-master-sgt-james-keller-167th-security-forces-squadron-first-sergeant-with-the-combat-action-badge-cab-as-his-wife-julie-keller-and-master-sgt-jacob-heavner-167tthe-mission-support-group-first-sergeant-observe-during-a-ceremony-at-the-167th-airlift-wing-martinsburg-west-virginia-aug-7-2022-the-cab-is-presented-to-us-army-soldiers-who-personally-engage-or-are-engaged-by-the-enemy-keller-received-the-medal-for-his-actions-while-serving-in-afghanistan-in-2002-when-he-image527727202.htmlRM2NJG1C2–U.S. Air Force Brigadier General David Cochran, West Virginia National Guard Assistant Adjutant General-Air, pins Master Sgt. James Keller, 167th Security Forces Squadron First Sergeant, with the Combat Action Badge (CAB) as his wife Julie Keller and Master Sgt. Jacob Heavner, 167tthe Mission Support Group First Sergeant observe, during a ceremony at the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Aug. 7, 2022. The CAB is presented to U.S. Army Soldiers who personally engage or are engaged by the enemy. Keller received the medal for his actions while serving in Afghanistan in 2002 when he
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, left, the commander of Combined Joint Task Force-10 and Regional Command-East applauds Spc. Kelii Torres after presenting him with the Purple Heart Medal and the Combat Action Badge during a ceremony at the Regional Command-East Headquarters, Bagram Airfield, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Sept. 5, 2014. Torres was awarded for sustaining injuries during a vehicle borne bomb to his convoy Aug. 24, 2014. Torres is a forward observer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Air Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-army-maj-gen-stephen-j-townsend-left-the-commander-of-combined-129557249.htmlRMHENRGH–U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, left, the commander of Combined Joint Task Force-10 and Regional Command-East applauds Spc. Kelii Torres after presenting him with the Purple Heart Medal and the Combat Action Badge during a ceremony at the Regional Command-East Headquarters, Bagram Airfield, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Sept. 5, 2014. Torres was awarded for sustaining injuries during a vehicle borne bomb to his convoy Aug. 24, 2014. Torres is a forward observer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Air
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Tech. Sgt. Michael Pacenza, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clarke-170131998.htmlRMKTP52P–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Tech. Sgt. Michael Pacenza, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
Combined Joint Task Force-10 and Regional Command-East Commander U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Townsend (right) and Command Sgt. Maj. Ray Lewis sit down with Spc. Kelii Torres before his Purple Heart Medal ceremony Sept. 5, 2014, at the Regional Command-East Headquarters at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, for sustaining injuries during a vehicle borne bomb to his convoy on Aug. 24, 2014. He also received a Combat Action Badge. Torres, who is from Lawton, Okla., is a forward observer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-combined-joint-task-force-10-and-regional-command-east-commander-us-129557248.htmlRMHENRGG–Combined Joint Task Force-10 and Regional Command-East Commander U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Townsend (right) and Command Sgt. Maj. Ray Lewis sit down with Spc. Kelii Torres before his Purple Heart Medal ceremony Sept. 5, 2014, at the Regional Command-East Headquarters at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, for sustaining injuries during a vehicle borne bomb to his convoy on Aug. 24, 2014. He also received a Combat Action Badge. Torres, who is from Lawton, Okla., is a forward observer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony for Senior Airman Mark Forester at the King Auditorium, Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jun. 15, 2012. Forester was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan Sept. 29, 2010. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Hayden K. Hyatt) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-lt-gen-eric-e-fiel-commander-of-air-force-special-operations-129293472.htmlRMHE9R40–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony for Senior Airman Mark Forester at the King Auditorium, Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jun. 15, 2012. Forester was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan Sept. 29, 2010. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Hayden K. Hyatt)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Hurley's Combat Action medal citation. Hurley is an EOD tech assigned to the 177th Civil Engineering Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. Hurley was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation medal and Combat Action medal for his part in a fierce two hour battle in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan on Aug 15, 2012. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released ANG EOD Tech awarded Combat Action medal for heroics in Afghanistan 130518-Z-NI803-004 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-tech-sgt-john-hurleys-combat-action-medal-citation-hurley-129722292.htmlRMHF1A30–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Hurley's Combat Action medal citation. Hurley is an EOD tech assigned to the 177th Civil Engineering Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. Hurley was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation medal and Combat Action medal for his part in a fierce two hour battle in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan on Aug 15, 2012. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released ANG EOD Tech awarded Combat Action medal for heroics in Afghanistan 130518-Z-NI803-004
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Staff Sgt. Miguel Nin, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clarke-170131999.htmlRMKTP52R–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Staff Sgt. Miguel Nin, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Hurley's Combat Action medal. Hurley is an EOD tech assigned to the 177th Civil Engineering Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. Hurley was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation medal and Combat Action medal for his part in a fierce two hour battle in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan on Aug 15, 2012. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released ANG EOD Tech awarded Combat Action medal for heroics in Afghanistan 130518-Z-NI803-006 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-tech-sgt-john-hurleys-combat-action-medal-hurley-is-an-129722294.htmlRMHF1A32–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Hurley's Combat Action medal. Hurley is an EOD tech assigned to the 177th Civil Engineering Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. Hurley was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation medal and Combat Action medal for his part in a fierce two hour battle in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan on Aug 15, 2012. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released ANG EOD Tech awarded Combat Action medal for heroics in Afghanistan 130518-Z-NI803-006
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Hurley (right) is awarded the Combat Action medal by Col. Michael Love (left), 177th Mission Support Group Commander, on May 18, 2013. Hurley is an EOD tech assigned to the 177th Civil Engineering Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. Hurley was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation medal and Combat Action medal for his part in a fierce two hour battle in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan on Aug 15, 2012, where he expended over 1,000 rounds from his M-4 and M240B while defending teammates in an ambush. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-tech-sgt-john-hurley-right-is-awarded-the-combat-action-129722296.htmlRMHF1A34–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Hurley (right) is awarded the Combat Action medal by Col. Michael Love (left), 177th Mission Support Group Commander, on May 18, 2013. Hurley is an EOD tech assigned to the 177th Civil Engineering Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. Hurley was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation medal and Combat Action medal for his part in a fierce two hour battle in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan on Aug 15, 2012, where he expended over 1,000 rounds from his M-4 and M240B while defending teammates in an ambush. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Raymond Wayne shows family members of Tech. Sgt. John Hurley the F6A robot used by Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) on May 18, 2013. Wayne and Hurley are EOD techs assigned to the 177th Civil Engineering Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. Hurley was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation medal and Combat Action medal for his part in a fierce two hour battle in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan on Aug 15, 2012. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released ANG EOD Tech awarded Combat Action medal for heroics in Afghanistan 130518 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-tech-sgt-raymond-wayne-shows-family-members-of-tech-sgt-129722290.htmlRMHF1A2X–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Raymond Wayne shows family members of Tech. Sgt. John Hurley the F6A robot used by Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) on May 18, 2013. Wayne and Hurley are EOD techs assigned to the 177th Civil Engineering Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. Hurley was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation medal and Combat Action medal for his part in a fierce two hour battle in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan on Aug 15, 2012. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released ANG EOD Tech awarded Combat Action medal for heroics in Afghanistan 130518
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Airman 1st Class Matthew Zuniga, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clarke-170131992.htmlRMKTP52G–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Airman 1st Class Matthew Zuniga, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Raymond Wayne shows family members of Tech. Sgt. John Hurley the F6A robot used by Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) on May 18, 2013. Wayne and Hurley are EOD techs assigned to the 177th Civil Engineering Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. Hurley was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation medal and Combat Action medal for his part in a fierce two hour battle in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan on Aug 15, 2012. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released ANG EOD Tech awarded Combat Action medal for heroics in Afghanistan 130518 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-tech-sgt-raymond-wayne-shows-family-members-of-tech-sgt-129722293.htmlRMHF1A31–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Raymond Wayne shows family members of Tech. Sgt. John Hurley the F6A robot used by Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) on May 18, 2013. Wayne and Hurley are EOD techs assigned to the 177th Civil Engineering Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. Hurley was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation medal and Combat Action medal for his part in a fierce two hour battle in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan on Aug 15, 2012. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released ANG EOD Tech awarded Combat Action medal for heroics in Afghanistan 130518
Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, the outgoing 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, receives the Bronze Star Medal from Maj. Gen. James Hecker, the 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan commander, during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. Sears commanded the 455th AEW for the last 12 months. During his time at Bagram, Sears’ leadership enabled 15,800 combat sorties, accumulating to 102,877 combat hours, which resulted in more than 1,369 kinetic strike and 2,836 enemies killed in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-brig-gen-jim-sears-the-outgoing-455th-air-expeditionary-wing-commander-147023975.htmlRMJF5EG7–Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, the outgoing 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, receives the Bronze Star Medal from Maj. Gen. James Hecker, the 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan commander, during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. Sears commanded the 455th AEW for the last 12 months. During his time at Bagram, Sears’ leadership enabled 15,800 combat sorties, accumulating to 102,877 combat hours, which resulted in more than 1,369 kinetic strike and 2,836 enemies killed in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, a Silver Star Medal April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Following a 96-hour battle with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, Claughsey was credited with coordinating 17 close air engagements, resulting in 47 enemy killed in action without a single civilian or friendly casualty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lt-gen-brad-webb-commander-of-air-force-special-operations-command-146985267.htmlRMJF3N5R–Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, a Silver Star Medal April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Following a 96-hour battle with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, Claughsey was credited with coordinating 17 close air engagements, resulting in 47 enemy killed in action without a single civilian or friendly casualty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy)
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Staff Sgt. Dustin Helms, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clarke-170131993.htmlRMKTP52H–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Staff Sgt. Dustin Helms, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, a Silver Star Medal April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Following a 96-hour battle with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, Claughsey was credited with coordinating 17 close air engagements, resulting in 47 enemy killed in action without a single civilian or friendly casualty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lt-gen-brad-webb-commander-of-air-force-special-operations-command-146985268.htmlRMJF3N5T–Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, a Silver Star Medal April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Following a 96-hour battle with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, Claughsey was credited with coordinating 17 close air engagements, resulting in 47 enemy killed in action without a single civilian or friendly casualty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy)
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Master Sgt. Shawn Knowlton, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clarke-170131991.htmlRMKTP52F–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Master Sgt. Shawn Knowlton, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
The Purple Heart, the oldest American military decoration for military merit, is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who have been killed or wounded in action against an enemy. It is also awarded to soldiers who have suffered maltreatment as prisoners of war. Purple Heart day is dedicated to honoring service members, past and present, who have received the Purple Heart medal. Purple Heart 140731-A-CA521-003 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-purple-heart-the-oldest-american-military-decoration-for-military-129555663.htmlRMHENNFY–The Purple Heart, the oldest American military decoration for military merit, is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who have been killed or wounded in action against an enemy. It is also awarded to soldiers who have suffered maltreatment as prisoners of war. Purple Heart day is dedicated to honoring service members, past and present, who have received the Purple Heart medal. Purple Heart 140731-A-CA521-003
Staff Sgt. Angel Montes hugs Maj. David Gray's mother after his arrival to Arlington National Cemetery with 'Delta Flight' tactical air control party specialists from 13th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Carson, Colo., Aug. 8, 2103. 'DG' 140 is a 140 mile memorial ruck march for Gray, beginning at the Casualty Reception Center at Dover Air Force Base to Gray's headstone at Arlington National Cemetery Aug. 4-8. Gray was killed in action outside of combat outpost Fiaz and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Senior Airman Carlin Leslie) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-staff-sgt-angel-montes-hugs-maj-david-grays-mother-after-his-arrival-129310343.htmlRMHEAGJF–Staff Sgt. Angel Montes hugs Maj. David Gray's mother after his arrival to Arlington National Cemetery with 'Delta Flight' tactical air control party specialists from 13th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Carson, Colo., Aug. 8, 2103. 'DG' 140 is a 140 mile memorial ruck march for Gray, beginning at the Casualty Reception Center at Dover Air Force Base to Gray's headstone at Arlington National Cemetery Aug. 4-8. Gray was killed in action outside of combat outpost Fiaz and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)
The Pope Army Airfield Honor Guard present the colors during a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Following a 96-hour battle with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, Claughsey was credited with coordinating 17 close air engagements, resulting in 47 enemy killed in action without a single civilian or friendly casualty. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-pope-army-airfield-honor-guard-present-the-colors-during-a-silver-146985264.htmlRMJF3N5M–The Pope Army Airfield Honor Guard present the colors during a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Following a 96-hour battle with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, Claughsey was credited with coordinating 17 close air engagements, resulting in 47 enemy killed in action without a single civilian or friendly casualty. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy)
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander, Air Combat Command, presents retired Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Thornton with the Silver Star medal certificate during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, June 30, 2017. Thornton received the Silver Star for his actions on April 6, 2003 while supporting ‘Advance 33,’ the call sign for a ground forward air controller attached to Task Force 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor, during combat operations in Iraq. The Silver Star is the third-highest combat decoration for gallantry in action that can be awarded to a member of the Unite Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/gen-mike-holmes-commander-air-combat-command-presents-retired-air-force-lt-col-gregory-thornton-with-the-silver-star-medal-certificate-during-a-ceremony-at-the-national-museum-of-the-united-states-air-force-in-dayton-ohio-june-30-2017-thornton-received-the-silver-star-for-his-actions-on-april-6-2003-while-supporting-advance-33-the-call-sign-for-a-ground-forward-air-controller-attached-to-task-force-2nd-battalion-69th-armor-during-combat-operations-in-iraq-the-silver-star-is-the-third-highest-combat-decoration-for-gallantry-in-action-that-can-be-awarded-to-a-member-of-the-unite-image186771055.htmlRMMRT4AR–Gen. Mike Holmes, commander, Air Combat Command, presents retired Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Thornton with the Silver Star medal certificate during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, June 30, 2017. Thornton received the Silver Star for his actions on April 6, 2003 while supporting ‘Advance 33,’ the call sign for a ground forward air controller attached to Task Force 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor, during combat operations in Iraq. The Silver Star is the third-highest combat decoration for gallantry in action that can be awarded to a member of the Unite
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Staff Sgt. John Bellino, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clarke-170131995.htmlRMKTP52K–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Staff Sgt. John Bellino, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander, Air Combat Command, presents retired Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Thornton with the Silver Star medal during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, June 30, 2017. Thornton received the Silver Star for his actions on April 6, 2003 while supporting ‘Advance 33,’ the call sign for a ground forward air controller attached to Task Force 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor, during combat operations in Iraq. The Silver Star is the third-highest combat decoration for gallantry in action that can be awarded to a member of the United States Arm Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/gen-mike-holmes-commander-air-combat-command-presents-retired-air-force-lt-col-gregory-thornton-with-the-silver-star-medal-during-a-ceremony-at-the-national-museum-of-the-united-states-air-force-in-dayton-ohio-june-30-2017-thornton-received-the-silver-star-for-his-actions-on-april-6-2003-while-supporting-advance-33-the-call-sign-for-a-ground-forward-air-controller-attached-to-task-force-2nd-battalion-69th-armor-during-combat-operations-in-iraq-the-silver-star-is-the-third-highest-combat-decoration-for-gallantry-in-action-that-can-be-awarded-to-a-member-of-the-united-states-arm-image186771053.htmlRMMRT4AN–Gen. Mike Holmes, commander, Air Combat Command, presents retired Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Thornton with the Silver Star medal during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, June 30, 2017. Thornton received the Silver Star for his actions on April 6, 2003 while supporting ‘Advance 33,’ the call sign for a ground forward air controller attached to Task Force 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor, during combat operations in Iraq. The Silver Star is the third-highest combat decoration for gallantry in action that can be awarded to a member of the United States Arm
Family members cheer on 'Delta Flight' as they approach the end of their 140 mile ruck march in honor of Maj. David Gray, Aug. 8, 2013. 'DG' 140 is a 140 mile memorial ruck march for Gray, beginning at the Casualty Reception Center at Dover Air Force Base to Gray's headstone at Arlington National Cemetery Aug 4-8. Gray was killed in action outside of combat outpost Fiaz and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Senior Airman Carlin Leslie) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-family-members-cheer-on-delta-flight-as-they-approach-the-end-of-their-129310342.htmlRMHEAGJE–Family members cheer on 'Delta Flight' as they approach the end of their 140 mile ruck march in honor of Maj. David Gray, Aug. 8, 2013. 'DG' 140 is a 140 mile memorial ruck march for Gray, beginning at the Casualty Reception Center at Dover Air Force Base to Gray's headstone at Arlington National Cemetery Aug 4-8. Gray was killed in action outside of combat outpost Fiaz and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)
Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Senior Airman Amanda Martino, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-director-of-the-air-national-guard-us-air-force-lt-gen-stanley-e-clarke-170131996.htmlRMKTP52M–Director of the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III congratulates Senior Airman Amanda Martino, 105th Base Defense Squadron, New York Air National Guard, who just received an Air Force Combat Action medal during a award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. March 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
Fallen Air Force Combat Controller Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, August 22, 2018. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for heroism in military action that the Nation can bestow on a member of its Armed Forces. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/fallen-air-force-combat-controller-tech-sgt-john-a-chapman-will-be-posthumously-awarded-the-medal-of-honor-august-22-2018-the-medal-of-honor-is-the-highest-award-for-heroism-in-military-action-that-the-nation-can-bestow-on-a-member-of-its-armed-forces-image218515828.htmlRMPKE74M–Fallen Air Force Combat Controller Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, August 22, 2018. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for heroism in military action that the Nation can bestow on a member of its Armed Forces.
The airmen of 'Delta Flight' from the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Carson, Colo., pose for a group photo after reaching the capitol building in Washington, Aug 8, 2013. The 'DG' 140 is a 140-mile memorial ruck march from the Casualty Reception Center at Dover Air Force Base to Maj. David Gray's headstone at Arlington National Cemetery, Aug 4-8. Gray was killed in action outside of combat outpost Fiaz and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Senior Airman Carlin Leslie) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-airmen-of-delta-flight-from-the-13th-air-support-operations-squadron-129310340.htmlRMHEAGJC–The airmen of 'Delta Flight' from the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Carson, Colo., pose for a group photo after reaching the capitol building in Washington, Aug 8, 2013. The 'DG' 140 is a 140-mile memorial ruck march from the Casualty Reception Center at Dover Air Force Base to Maj. David Gray's headstone at Arlington National Cemetery, Aug 4-8. Gray was killed in action outside of combat outpost Fiaz and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, a Silver Star Medal April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Following a 96-hour battle with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, Claughsey was credited with coordinating 17 close air engagements, resulting in 47 enemy killed in action without a single civilian or friendly casualty. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-gen-brad-webb-commander-of-air-force-special-operations-command-presents-tech-sgt-brian-claughsey-a-combat-controller-with-the-21st-special-tactics-squadron-a-silver-star-medal-april-7-2017-at-pope-army-airfield-nc-following-a-96-hour-battle-with-taliban-forces-in-afghanistan-claughsey-was-credited-with-coordinating-17-close-air-engagements-resulting-in-47-enemy-killed-in-action-without-a-single-civilian-or-friendly-casualty-image228580660.htmlRMR7TMY0–Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, a Silver Star Medal April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Following a 96-hour battle with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, Claughsey was credited with coordinating 17 close air engagements, resulting in 47 enemy killed in action without a single civilian or friendly casualty.
An airmen from 'Delta Flight' pulls off his sock to let his feet dry out, during a 140-mile ruck march in honor of a fallen commander, Maj. David Gray, Aug. 8, 2013. 'DG' 140 is a 140-mile memorial ruck march for Gray, beginning at the Casualty Reception Center at Dover Air Force Base to Gray's headstone at Arlington National Cemetery, Aug. 4-8. Gray was killed in action outside of combat outpost Fiaz and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Senior Airman Carlin Leslie) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-airmen-from-delta-flight-pulls-off-his-sock-to-let-his-feet-dry-129310341.htmlRMHEAGJD–An airmen from 'Delta Flight' pulls off his sock to let his feet dry out, during a 140-mile ruck march in honor of a fallen commander, Maj. David Gray, Aug. 8, 2013. 'DG' 140 is a 140-mile memorial ruck march for Gray, beginning at the Casualty Reception Center at Dover Air Force Base to Gray's headstone at Arlington National Cemetery, Aug. 4-8. Gray was killed in action outside of combat outpost Fiaz and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, a Silver Star Medal April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Following a 96-hour battle with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, Claughsey was credited with coordinating 17 close air engagements, resulting in 47 enemy killed in action without a single civilian or friendly casualty. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-gen-brad-webb-commander-of-air-force-special-operations-command-presents-tech-sgt-brian-claughsey-a-combat-controller-with-the-21st-special-tactics-squadron-a-silver-star-medal-april-7-2017-at-pope-army-airfield-nc-following-a-96-hour-battle-with-taliban-forces-in-afghanistan-claughsey-was-credited-with-coordinating-17-close-air-engagements-resulting-in-47-enemy-killed-in-action-without-a-single-civilian-or-friendly-casualty-image228580656.htmlRMR7TMXT–Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, a Silver Star Medal April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Following a 96-hour battle with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, Claughsey was credited with coordinating 17 close air engagements, resulting in 47 enemy killed in action without a single civilian or friendly casualty.
Senior Airman Tommy Allgier of 'Delta Flight' from the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Carson, Colo., clicks his heels half way in of the final leg of their journey to honor their fallen commander, Maj. David Gray, Aug. 8, 2013. The 'DG' 140 is a 140-mile memorial ruck march from the Casualty Reception Center at Dover Air Force Base to Gray's headstone at Arlington National Cemetery, Aug 4-8. Gray was killed in action outside of combat outpost Fiaz and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Senior Airman Carlin Leslie) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-senior-airman-tommy-allgier-of-delta-flight-from-the-13th-air-support-129310339.htmlRMHEAGJB–Senior Airman Tommy Allgier of 'Delta Flight' from the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Carson, Colo., clicks his heels half way in of the final leg of their journey to honor their fallen commander, Maj. David Gray, Aug. 8, 2013. The 'DG' 140 is a 140-mile memorial ruck march from the Casualty Reception Center at Dover Air Force Base to Gray's headstone at Arlington National Cemetery, Aug 4-8. Gray was killed in action outside of combat outpost Fiaz and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)
Gunnery Sgts. Gustavo Hernandez, the operations chief assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa combat logistics detachment, and Cristina Rodriguez, the supply administration chief assigned to SPMAGTF-CR-AF command element, perform pull-ups as part of the 2017 Memorial Day “Murph” Challenge at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 29, 2017. The “Murph”, named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient and Navy Seal Lt. Michael P. Murphy, was started in remembrance of Murphy after he was killed in action in June of 2005. The “Murph” is a compilation of his favorite exercise Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/gunnery-sgts-gustavo-hernandez-the-operations-chief-assigned-to-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-crisis-response-africa-combat-logistics-detachment-and-cristina-rodriguez-the-supply-administration-chief-assigned-to-spmagtf-cr-af-command-element-perform-pull-ups-as-part-of-the-2017-memorial-day-murph-challenge-at-morn-air-base-spain-may-29-2017-the-murph-named-in-honor-of-medal-of-honor-recipient-and-navy-seal-lt-michael-p-murphy-was-started-in-remembrance-of-murphy-after-he-was-killed-in-action-in-june-of-2005-the-murph-is-a-compilation-of-his-favorite-exercise-image186589029.htmlRMMRFT5W–Gunnery Sgts. Gustavo Hernandez, the operations chief assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa combat logistics detachment, and Cristina Rodriguez, the supply administration chief assigned to SPMAGTF-CR-AF command element, perform pull-ups as part of the 2017 Memorial Day “Murph” Challenge at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 29, 2017. The “Murph”, named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient and Navy Seal Lt. Michael P. Murphy, was started in remembrance of Murphy after he was killed in action in June of 2005. The “Murph” is a compilation of his favorite exercise
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, a Silver Star Medal April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Following a 96-hour battle with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, Claughsey was credited with coordinating 17 close air engagements, resulting in 47 enemy killed in action without a single civilian or friendly casualty. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-gen-brad-webb-commander-of-air-force-special-operations-command-presents-tech-sgt-brian-claughsey-a-combat-controller-with-the-21st-special-tactics-squadron-a-silver-star-medal-april-7-2017-at-pope-army-airfield-nc-following-a-96-hour-battle-with-taliban-forces-in-afghanistan-claughsey-was-credited-with-coordinating-17-close-air-engagements-resulting-in-47-enemy-killed-in-action-without-a-single-civilian-or-friendly-casualty-image185873342.htmlRMMPB79J–Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, a Silver Star Medal April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Following a 96-hour battle with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, Claughsey was credited with coordinating 17 close air engagements, resulting in 47 enemy killed in action without a single civilian or friendly casualty.
Lance Cpl. Lynzi N. Shaw, an aviation ordnance technician assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa aviation combat element, performs rope pull-ups as part of the 2017 Memorial Day “Murph” Day Challenge at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 29, 2017. The “Murph”, named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient and Navy Seal Lt. Michael P. Murphy, was started in remembrance of Murphy after he was killed in action in June of 2005. The “Murph” is a compilation of his favorite exercises, starting with a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and a final o Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lance-cpl-lynzi-n-shaw-an-aviation-ordnance-technician-assigned-to-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-crisis-response-africa-aviation-combat-element-performs-rope-pull-ups-as-part-of-the-2017-memorial-day-murph-day-challenge-at-morn-air-base-spain-may-29-2017-the-murph-named-in-honor-of-medal-of-honor-recipient-and-navy-seal-lt-michael-p-murphy-was-started-in-remembrance-of-murphy-after-he-was-killed-in-action-in-june-of-2005-the-murph-is-a-compilation-of-his-favorite-exercises-starting-with-a-one-mile-run-100-pull-ups-200-push-ups-300-air-squats-and-a-final-o-image186589076.htmlRMMRFT7G–Lance Cpl. Lynzi N. Shaw, an aviation ordnance technician assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa aviation combat element, performs rope pull-ups as part of the 2017 Memorial Day “Murph” Day Challenge at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 29, 2017. The “Murph”, named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient and Navy Seal Lt. Michael P. Murphy, was started in remembrance of Murphy after he was killed in action in June of 2005. The “Murph” is a compilation of his favorite exercises, starting with a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and a final o
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, a Silver Star Medal April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Following a 96-hour battle with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, Claughsey was credited with coordinating 17 close air engagements, resulting in 47 enemy killed in action without a single civilian or friendly casualty. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-gen-brad-webb-commander-of-air-force-special-operations-command-presents-tech-sgt-brian-claughsey-a-combat-controller-with-the-21st-special-tactics-squadron-a-silver-star-medal-april-7-2017-at-pope-army-airfield-nc-following-a-96-hour-battle-with-taliban-forces-in-afghanistan-claughsey-was-credited-with-coordinating-17-close-air-engagements-resulting-in-47-enemy-killed-in-action-without-a-single-civilian-or-friendly-casualty-image185873343.htmlRMMPB79K–Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, a Silver Star Medal April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Following a 96-hour battle with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, Claughsey was credited with coordinating 17 close air engagements, resulting in 47 enemy killed in action without a single civilian or friendly casualty.
Staff Sgt. Samuel J. Hodgeman, the company gunnery sergeant assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa combat logistics detachment, performs push-ups as part of the 2017 Memorial Day “Murph” Challenge at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 29, 2017. The “Murph”, named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient and Navy Seal Lt. Michael P. Murphy, was started in remembrance of Murphy after he was killed in action in June of 2005. The “Murph” is a compilation of his favorite exercises, starting with a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and a final one- Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/staff-sgt-samuel-j-hodgeman-the-company-gunnery-sergeant-assigned-to-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-crisis-response-africa-combat-logistics-detachment-performs-push-ups-as-part-of-the-2017-memorial-day-murph-challenge-at-morn-air-base-spain-may-29-2017-the-murph-named-in-honor-of-medal-of-honor-recipient-and-navy-seal-lt-michael-p-murphy-was-started-in-remembrance-of-murphy-after-he-was-killed-in-action-in-june-of-2005-the-murph-is-a-compilation-of-his-favorite-exercises-starting-with-a-one-mile-run-100-pull-ups-200-push-ups-300-air-squats-and-a-final-one-image186589036.htmlRMMRFT64–Staff Sgt. Samuel J. Hodgeman, the company gunnery sergeant assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa combat logistics detachment, performs push-ups as part of the 2017 Memorial Day “Murph” Challenge at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 29, 2017. The “Murph”, named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient and Navy Seal Lt. Michael P. Murphy, was started in remembrance of Murphy after he was killed in action in June of 2005. The “Murph” is a compilation of his favorite exercises, starting with a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and a final one-
Staff Sgt. Kristin High, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, paints a mural in memory of Medal of Honor recipient Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 22, 2018. Chapman, a special tactics combat controller, was killed during a fierce battle against enemy fighters in Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, March 4, 2002. He was posthumously awarded the MOH for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.” The MOH is the highest award for heroism in military action that the nation can bestow on a member of Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/staff-sgt-kristin-high-455th-air-expeditionary-wing-public-affairs-photojournalist-paints-a-mural-in-memory-of-medal-of-honor-recipient-tech-sgt-john-a-chapman-on-bagram-airfield-afghanistan-august-22-2018-chapman-a-special-tactics-combat-controller-was-killed-during-a-fierce-battle-against-enemy-fighters-in-takur-ghar-afghanistan-march-4-2002-he-was-posthumously-awarded-the-moh-for-conspicuous-gallantry-and-intrepidity-at-the-risk-of-life-above-and-beyond-the-call-of-duty-the-moh-is-the-highest-award-for-heroism-in-military-action-that-the-nation-can-bestow-on-a-member-of-image220297882.htmlRMPPBC5E–Staff Sgt. Kristin High, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, paints a mural in memory of Medal of Honor recipient Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 22, 2018. Chapman, a special tactics combat controller, was killed during a fierce battle against enemy fighters in Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, March 4, 2002. He was posthumously awarded the MOH for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.” The MOH is the highest award for heroism in military action that the nation can bestow on a member of
Corporal Dana Rodriguez, a postal clerk assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa combat logistics detachment, performs pull-ups as part of the 2017 Memorial Day “Murph” Challenge at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 29, 2017. The “Murph”, named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient and Navy Seal Lt. Michael P. Murphy, was started in remembrance of Murphy after he was killed in action in June of 2005. The “Murph” is a compilation of his favorite exercises, starting with a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and a final one-mile run. (U. S. Mar Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/corporal-dana-rodriguez-a-postal-clerk-assigned-to-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-crisis-response-africa-combat-logistics-detachment-performs-pull-ups-as-part-of-the-2017-memorial-day-murph-challenge-at-morn-air-base-spain-may-29-2017-the-murph-named-in-honor-of-medal-of-honor-recipient-and-navy-seal-lt-michael-p-murphy-was-started-in-remembrance-of-murphy-after-he-was-killed-in-action-in-june-of-2005-the-murph-is-a-compilation-of-his-favorite-exercises-starting-with-a-one-mile-run-100-pull-ups-200-push-ups-300-air-squats-and-a-final-one-mile-run-u-s-mar-image186589032.htmlRMMRFT60–Corporal Dana Rodriguez, a postal clerk assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa combat logistics detachment, performs pull-ups as part of the 2017 Memorial Day “Murph” Challenge at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 29, 2017. The “Murph”, named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient and Navy Seal Lt. Michael P. Murphy, was started in remembrance of Murphy after he was killed in action in June of 2005. The “Murph” is a compilation of his favorite exercises, starting with a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and a final one-mile run. (U. S. Mar
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Thornton provides remarks after receiving the Silver Star medal during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, June 30, 2017. Thornton received the Silver Star for his actions on April 6, 2003 while supporting ‘Advance 33,’ the call sign for a ground forward air controller attached to Task Force 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor, during combat operations in Iraq. The Silver Star is the third-highest combat decoration for gallantry in action that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force ph Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/retired-air-force-lt-col-gregory-thornton-provides-remarks-after-receiving-the-silver-star-medal-during-a-ceremony-at-the-national-museum-of-the-united-states-air-force-in-dayton-ohio-june-30-2017-thornton-received-the-silver-star-for-his-actions-on-april-6-2003-while-supporting-advance-33-the-call-sign-for-a-ground-forward-air-controller-attached-to-task-force-2nd-battalion-69th-armor-during-combat-operations-in-iraq-the-silver-star-is-the-third-highest-combat-decoration-for-gallantry-in-action-that-can-be-awarded-to-a-member-of-the-united-states-armed-forces-us-air-force-ph-image186771057.htmlRMMRT4AW–Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Thornton provides remarks after receiving the Silver Star medal during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, June 30, 2017. Thornton received the Silver Star for his actions on April 6, 2003 while supporting ‘Advance 33,’ the call sign for a ground forward air controller attached to Task Force 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor, during combat operations in Iraq. The Silver Star is the third-highest combat decoration for gallantry in action that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force ph
Family and friends pause during an award ceremony May 13, 2016 at Bastogne Field, to reflect on the actions and selfless service of Staff Sgt. Jonathon Martin, who was killed in action November 2007 while serving with 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). His family was presented the Ohio Military Medal of Distinction by the command team of the “Bandit” Squadron. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Samantha Stoffregen, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Public Affairs) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/family-and-friends-pause-during-an-award-ceremony-may-13-2016-at-bastogne-field-to-reflect-on-the-actions-and-selfless-service-of-staff-sgt-jonathon-martin-who-was-killed-in-action-november-2007-while-serving-with-1st-squadron-32nd-cavalry-regiment-1st-brigade-combat-team-101st-airborne-division-air-assault-his-family-was-presented-the-ohio-military-medal-of-distinction-by-the-command-team-of-the-bandit-squadron-us-army-photo-by-sgt-samantha-stoffregen-1st-brigade-combat-team-101st-airborne-division-air-assault-public-affairs-image210463244.htmlRMP6BC0C–Family and friends pause during an award ceremony May 13, 2016 at Bastogne Field, to reflect on the actions and selfless service of Staff Sgt. Jonathon Martin, who was killed in action November 2007 while serving with 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). His family was presented the Ohio Military Medal of Distinction by the command team of the “Bandit” Squadron. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Samantha Stoffregen, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Public Affairs)
Corporal Liza N. RivasArevalo, the company clerk assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa combat logistics detachment, runs the last portion of the 2017 Memorial Day “Murph” Challenge at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 29, 2017. The “Murph”, named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient and Navy Seal Lt. Michael P. Murphy, was started in remembrance of Murphy after he was killed in action in June of 2005. The “Murph” is a compilation of his favorite exercises, starting with a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and a final one-mile run. (U. S Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/corporal-liza-n-rivasarevalo-the-company-clerk-assigned-to-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-crisis-response-africa-combat-logistics-detachment-runs-the-last-portion-of-the-2017-memorial-day-murph-challenge-at-morn-air-base-spain-may-29-2017-the-murph-named-in-honor-of-medal-of-honor-recipient-and-navy-seal-lt-michael-p-murphy-was-started-in-remembrance-of-murphy-after-he-was-killed-in-action-in-june-of-2005-the-murph-is-a-compilation-of-his-favorite-exercises-starting-with-a-one-mile-run-100-pull-ups-200-push-ups-300-air-squats-and-a-final-one-mile-run-u-s-image186589059.htmlRMMRFT6Y–Corporal Liza N. RivasArevalo, the company clerk assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa combat logistics detachment, runs the last portion of the 2017 Memorial Day “Murph” Challenge at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 29, 2017. The “Murph”, named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient and Navy Seal Lt. Michael P. Murphy, was started in remembrance of Murphy after he was killed in action in June of 2005. The “Murph” is a compilation of his favorite exercises, starting with a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and a final one-mile run. (U. S
A mural was completed in memory of Medal of Honor recipient Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 22, 2018. Chapman, a special tactics combat controller, was killed during a fierce battle against enemy fighters in Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, March 4, 2002. He was posthumously awarded the MOH for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.” The MOH is the highest award for heroism in military action that the nation can bestow on a member of its armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Chelsi Johnson) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-mural-was-completed-in-memory-of-medal-of-honor-recipient-tech-sgt-john-a-chapman-on-bagram-airfield-afghanistan-august-22-2018-chapman-a-special-tactics-combat-controller-was-killed-during-a-fierce-battle-against-enemy-fighters-in-takur-ghar-afghanistan-march-4-2002-he-was-posthumously-awarded-the-moh-for-conspicuous-gallantry-and-intrepidity-at-the-risk-of-life-above-and-beyond-the-call-of-duty-the-moh-is-the-highest-award-for-heroism-in-military-action-that-the-nation-can-bestow-on-a-member-of-its-armed-forces-us-air-force-photo-by-capt-chelsi-johnson-image216556223.htmlRMPG8YJR–A mural was completed in memory of Medal of Honor recipient Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 22, 2018. Chapman, a special tactics combat controller, was killed during a fierce battle against enemy fighters in Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, March 4, 2002. He was posthumously awarded the MOH for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.” The MOH is the highest award for heroism in military action that the nation can bestow on a member of its armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Chelsi Johnson)
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander, Air Combat Command, presents retired Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Thornton with the Silver Star medal certificate during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, June 30, 2017. Thornton received the Silver Star for his actions on April 6, 2003 while supporting ‘Advance 33,’ the call sign for a ground forward air controller attached to Task Force 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor, during combat operations in Iraq. The Silver Star is the third-highest combat decoration for gallantry in action that can be awarded to a member of the Unite Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/gen-mike-holmes-commander-air-combat-command-presents-retired-air-force-lt-col-gregory-thornton-with-the-silver-star-medal-certificate-during-a-ceremony-at-the-national-museum-of-the-united-states-air-force-in-dayton-ohio-june-30-2017-thornton-received-the-silver-star-for-his-actions-on-april-6-2003-while-supporting-advance-33-the-call-sign-for-a-ground-forward-air-controller-attached-to-task-force-2nd-battalion-69th-armor-during-combat-operations-in-iraq-the-silver-star-is-the-third-highest-combat-decoration-for-gallantry-in-action-that-can-be-awarded-to-a-member-of-the-unite-image222445344.htmlRMPWW78G–Gen. Mike Holmes, commander, Air Combat Command, presents retired Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Thornton with the Silver Star medal certificate during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, June 30, 2017. Thornton received the Silver Star for his actions on April 6, 2003 while supporting ‘Advance 33,’ the call sign for a ground forward air controller attached to Task Force 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor, during combat operations in Iraq. The Silver Star is the third-highest combat decoration for gallantry in action that can be awarded to a member of the Unite
A mural was completed in memory of Medal of Honor recipient Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 22, 2018. Chapman, a special tactics combat controller, was killed during a fierce battle against enemy fighters in Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, March 4, 2002. He was posthumously awarded the MOH for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.” The MOH is the highest award for heroism in military action that the nation can bestow on a member of its armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Chelsi Johnson) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-mural-was-completed-in-memory-of-medal-of-honor-recipient-tech-sgt-john-a-chapman-on-bagram-airfield-afghanistan-august-22-2018-chapman-a-special-tactics-combat-controller-was-killed-during-a-fierce-battle-against-enemy-fighters-in-takur-ghar-afghanistan-march-4-2002-he-was-posthumously-awarded-the-moh-for-conspicuous-gallantry-and-intrepidity-at-the-risk-of-life-above-and-beyond-the-call-of-duty-the-moh-is-the-highest-award-for-heroism-in-military-action-that-the-nation-can-bestow-on-a-member-of-its-armed-forces-us-air-force-photo-by-capt-chelsi-johnson-image216556225.htmlRMPG8YJW–A mural was completed in memory of Medal of Honor recipient Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 22, 2018. Chapman, a special tactics combat controller, was killed during a fierce battle against enemy fighters in Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, March 4, 2002. He was posthumously awarded the MOH for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.” The MOH is the highest award for heroism in military action that the nation can bestow on a member of its armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Chelsi Johnson)
Loreene and Michael Wieger, the parents of OSI agent David Wieger, provide remarks during a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Nov. 1, 2017. David Wieger was killed in 2007 when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle during his deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Office of Special Investigation, 12th Field Investigation Squadron, unveiled the renaming of their building to the fallen OSI agent. Wieger was stationed at Travis at the time and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, AF Commendation Medal, and AF Combat Action Medal. (U.S. Air Fo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/loreene-and-michael-wieger-the-parents-of-osi-agent-david-wieger-provide-remarks-during-a-ceremony-at-travis-air-force-base-calif-nov-1-2017-david-wieger-was-killed-in-2007-when-an-improvised-explosive-device-struck-his-vehicle-during-his-deployment-in-support-of-operation-iraqi-freedom-the-office-of-special-investigation-12th-field-investigation-squadron-unveiled-the-renaming-of-their-building-to-the-fallen-osi-agent-wieger-was-stationed-at-travis-at-the-time-and-was-posthumously-awarded-the-bronze-star-purple-heart-af-commendation-medal-and-af-combat-action-medal-us-air-fo-image183870827.htmlRMMK4137–Loreene and Michael Wieger, the parents of OSI agent David Wieger, provide remarks during a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Nov. 1, 2017. David Wieger was killed in 2007 when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle during his deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Office of Special Investigation, 12th Field Investigation Squadron, unveiled the renaming of their building to the fallen OSI agent. Wieger was stationed at Travis at the time and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, AF Commendation Medal, and AF Combat Action Medal. (U.S. Air Fo
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander, Air Combat Command, presents retired Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Thornton with the Silver Star medal during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, June 30, 2017. Thornton received the Silver Star for his actions on April 6, 2003 while supporting ‘Advance 33,’ the call sign for a ground forward air controller attached to Task Force 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor, during combat operations in Iraq. The Silver Star is the third-highest combat decoration for gallantry in action that can be awarded to a member of the United States Arm Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/gen-mike-holmes-commander-air-combat-command-presents-retired-air-force-lt-col-gregory-thornton-with-the-silver-star-medal-during-a-ceremony-at-the-national-museum-of-the-united-states-air-force-in-dayton-ohio-june-30-2017-thornton-received-the-silver-star-for-his-actions-on-april-6-2003-while-supporting-advance-33-the-call-sign-for-a-ground-forward-air-controller-attached-to-task-force-2nd-battalion-69th-armor-during-combat-operations-in-iraq-the-silver-star-is-the-third-highest-combat-decoration-for-gallantry-in-action-that-can-be-awarded-to-a-member-of-the-united-states-arm-image222445342.htmlRMPWW78E–Gen. Mike Holmes, commander, Air Combat Command, presents retired Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Thornton with the Silver Star medal during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, June 30, 2017. Thornton received the Silver Star for his actions on April 6, 2003 while supporting ‘Advance 33,’ the call sign for a ground forward air controller attached to Task Force 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor, during combat operations in Iraq. The Silver Star is the third-highest combat decoration for gallantry in action that can be awarded to a member of the United States Arm
Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, the outgoing 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, receives the Bronze Star Medal from Maj. Gen. James Hecker, the 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan commander, during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. Sears commanded the 455th AEW for the last 12 months. During his time at Bagram, Sears’ leadership enabled 15,800 combat sorties, accumulating to 102,877 combat hours, which resulted in more than 1,369 kinetic strike and 2,836 enemies killed in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/brig-gen-jim-sears-the-outgoing-455th-air-expeditionary-wing-commander-receives-the-bronze-star-medal-from-maj-gen-james-hecker-the-9th-air-and-space-expeditionary-task-force-afghanistan-commander-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-at-bagram-airfield-afghanistan-june-3-2017-sears-commanded-the-455th-aew-for-the-last-12-months-during-his-time-at-bagram-sears-leadership-enabled-15800-combat-sorties-accumulating-to-102877-combat-hours-which-resulted-in-more-than-1369-kinetic-strike-and-2836-enemies-killed-in-action-us-air-force-photo-by-staff-sgt-benjamin-gonsier-image186509261.htmlRMMRC6D1–Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, the outgoing 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, receives the Bronze Star Medal from Maj. Gen. James Hecker, the 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan commander, during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. Sears commanded the 455th AEW for the last 12 months. During his time at Bagram, Sears’ leadership enabled 15,800 combat sorties, accumulating to 102,877 combat hours, which resulted in more than 1,369 kinetic strike and 2,836 enemies killed in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Brier gives a briefing on parachute rigging seen through night vision goggles during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) 'Boss Lift' base tour, that shows off the capabilities and accomplishments of the National Guard to local employers of traditional Guardsmen on May 23, 2013. ESGR, a Department of Defense office, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component service members and their civilian employers. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released Employer Support of the Guard and Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-staff-sgt-kyle-brier-gives-a-briefing-on-parachute-rigging-129722444.htmlRMHF1A8C–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Brier gives a briefing on parachute rigging seen through night vision goggles during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) 'Boss Lift' base tour, that shows off the capabilities and accomplishments of the National Guard to local employers of traditional Guardsmen on May 23, 2013. ESGR, a Department of Defense office, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component service members and their civilian employers. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released Employer Support of the Guard and
Six medals were awarded to Special Tactics Airmen assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squdron at a presentation ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Nov. 16, 2016. The medals include the Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal with valor and four AF Combat Action Medals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/six-medals-were-awarded-to-special-tactics-airmen-assigned-to-the-22nd-special-tactics-squdron-at-a-presentation-ceremony-at-joint-base-lewis-mcchord-wash-nov-16-2016-the-medals-include-the-silver-star-medal-bronze-star-medal-with-valor-and-four-af-combat-action-medals-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-ryan-conroy-image188631955.htmlRMMXTWYF–Six medals were awarded to Special Tactics Airmen assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squdron at a presentation ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Nov. 16, 2016. The medals include the Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal with valor and four AF Combat Action Medals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy)
The Office of Special Investigation, 12th Field Investigation Squadron, unveil the renaming of their building to fallen OSI agent David Wieger during a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Nov. 1, 2017. Wieger was killed in 2007 when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle during his deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Wieger was stationed at Travis at the time and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, AF Commendation Medal, and AF Combat Action Medal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Louis Briscese) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-office-of-special-investigation-12th-field-investigation-squadron-unveil-the-renaming-of-their-building-to-fallen-osi-agent-david-wieger-during-a-ceremony-at-travis-air-force-base-calif-nov-1-2017-wieger-was-killed-in-2007-when-an-improvised-explosive-device-struck-his-vehicle-during-his-deployment-in-support-of-operation-iraqi-freedom-wieger-was-stationed-at-travis-at-the-time-and-was-posthumously-awarded-the-bronze-star-purple-heart-af-commendation-medal-and-af-combat-action-medal-us-air-force-photo-by-louis-briscese-image183870816.htmlRMMK412T–The Office of Special Investigation, 12th Field Investigation Squadron, unveil the renaming of their building to fallen OSI agent David Wieger during a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Nov. 1, 2017. Wieger was killed in 2007 when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle during his deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Wieger was stationed at Travis at the time and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, AF Commendation Medal, and AF Combat Action Medal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Louis Briscese)
