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The Duke of York, in captain's uniform, meets decorated officer of the Flying Corps, Geoffrey F. Hughes, Government House, Sydney, 1927 / Sam Hood

The Duke of York, in captain's uniform, meets decorated officer of the...

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Brigadier General (BGEN), John C. Koziol, USAF, Commander, 8th Air Force, pins the Air Force Cross on Robert L. Aston, retired member of the 68th Bomb Squadron for heroism he displayed in 1944 during the WWII. The Air Force Cross award was given during a Dedication Ceremony at Barksdale AFB, LA

Brigadier General (BGEN), John C. Koziol, USAF, Commander, 8th Air For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Kimberly A. Warren, USAF Rele... More

A Legion of Valor member listens to a briefing at U.S.

A Legion of Valor member listens to a briefing at U.S.

A Legion of Valor member listens to a briefing at U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 21, 2017. Founded originally as the Medal of Honor Legion in 1890, the Legion o... More

Right side rear view medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin Chilton, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Commander, shakes hands with Frank Pitsenbarger, AIRMAN 1ST Class William H. Pitsenbarger's father, after his speech about his son during the AIRMAN Leadership School building dedication on April 11, 2000 at Beale AFB, Ca. The school was named William H. Pitsenbarger PME Center in honor of Pitsenbarger. AIRMAN Pitsenbarger was awarded the Air Force Cross, an honor that only 21 airmen have earned, for his sacrifice and bravery. AIRMAN Leadership staff felt that AIRMAN 1ST Class William H. Pitsenbarger was an enlisted role model who displayed a true-life example of the Air Force's Core ...

Right side rear view medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kev...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Right side rear view medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin Chilton, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Commander, shakes han... More

Right side profile medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin Chilton, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Commander, Frank Pitsenbarger and his wife Alice remove the paper covering the sign on April 11, 2000 at Beale AFB, California. The sign displays the new name for the Beale's AIRMAN Leadership Schools (William H. Pitsenbarger PME Center). AIRMAN Pitsenbarger was awarded the Air Force Cross, an honor that only 21 airmen have earned, for his sacrifice and bravery. AIRMAN Leadership staff felt that AIRMAN 1ST Class William H. Pitsenbarger was an enlisted role model who displayed a true-life example of the Air Force's Core Values

Right side profile medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Johnny L. Saldivar, USAF Release ... More

Right side profile medium close-up shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin Chilton, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Commander, Frank Pitsenbarger and his wife Alice look at the newly revealed sign on April 11, 2000 at Beale AFB, California. The sign displays the new name for the Beale's AIRMAN Leadership Schools (William H. Pitsenbarger PME Center). AIRMAN Pitsenbarger was awarded the Air Force Cross, an honor that only 21 airmen have earned, for his sacrifice and bravery. AIRMAN Leadership staff felt that AIRMAN 1ST Class William H. Pitsenbarger was an enlisted role model who displayed a true-life example of the Air Force's Core Values

Right side profile medium close-up shot as US Air Force Brigadier Gene...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Johnny L. Saldivar, USAF Release ... More

With a large American Flag set as the backdrop, Comrades, Friends and Family gather to honor US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Jason D. Cunningham, during a Ceremony held to posthumously award him the Air Force Cross, held at Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico (NM). SRA Cunningham, a Pararescuemen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron (RQS), was killed in action in Afghanistan during Operation ANACONCA

With a large American Flag set as the backdrop, Comrades, Friends and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Keith Wright, CIV Release Status: ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard members, Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), retire the colors, that flew over Afghanistan, at the end of the March 4, 2004, renaming ceremony dedicating the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School at Moody AFB in honor of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason D. Cunningham, Pararescueman, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody AFB, who was killed on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan while saving the lives of ten other men participating in Operation ANACONDA which was conducted during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. SRA Cunningham was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross on September 13, 2002

US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard members, Moody Air Force Base (AFB), G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua T. Jasper, USAF Release Statu... More

A US Air Force (USAF) Pararescueman, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), stands at attention to the right of the unveiled SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School marquee during the March 4, 2004, renaming ceremony dedicating the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School at Moody AFB in honor of SRA Cunningham, another 38th RS Pararescueman, who was killed on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan while saving the lives of ten other men participating in Operation ANACONDA which was conducted during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. SRA Cunningham was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross on September 13, 2002

A US Air Force (USAF) Pararescueman, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status: Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) John Folkerts (left center), Vice Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), and CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CMSGT) Howard J. Mowry (right center), Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CCM), AFSOC, speak with Jackie (left) and Lawrence (center) Cunningham, the parents of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason D. Cunningham, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), after the March 4, 2004, renaming ceremony dedicating the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School at Moody AFB in honor of their son who was killed on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan while saving the lives of ten other men...

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) John Folkerts (left cente...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) John Folkerts (left center), Vice Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command (... More

US Air Force (USAF) Pararescuemen, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), and guests listen to the citation accompanying the Air Force Cross during the March 4, 2004, renaming ceremony dedicating the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School at Moody AFB in honor of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason D. Cunningham, another 38th RS Pararescueman, who was killed on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan while saving the lives of ten other men participating in Operation ANACONDA which was conducted during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. SRA Cunningham was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross on September 13, 2002

US Air Force (USAF) Pararescuemen, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status: Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) John Folkerts (left front), Vice Commander, Air Force Special perations Command (AFSC), and CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CMSGT) Howard J. Mowry (right front), Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CCM), AFSC, stand at attention during the March 4, 2004, renaming ceremony dedicating the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), in honor of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason D. Cunningham, Pararescueman, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody AFB, who was killed on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan while saving the lives of ten other men participating in peration ANACNDA which was conducted during...

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) John Folkerts (left front...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) John Folkerts (left front), Vice Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command (A... More

A US Air Force (USAF) Pararescueman, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), salutes a display case showing the personal effects of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason D. Cunningham during the March 4, 2004, renaming ceremony dedicating the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School at Moody AFB in honor of SRA Cunningham, another 38th RS Pararescueman, who was killed on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan while saving the lives of ten other men participating in Operation ANACONDA which was conducted during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. SRA Cunningham was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross on September 13, 2002

A US Air Force (USAF) Pararescueman, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua T. Jasper, USAF Release Statu... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) Pararescuemen, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), unveil the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School marquee during the March 4, 2004, renaming ceremony dedicating the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School at Moody AFB in honor of SRA Cunningham, another 38th RS Pararescueman, who was killed on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan while saving the lives of ten other men participating in Operation ANACONDA which was conducted during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. SRA Cunningham was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross on September 13, 2002

Two US Air Force (USAF) Pararescuemen, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua T. Jasper, USAF Release Statu... More

US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard members, Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), prepare to retire the colors, that flew over Afghanistan, at the end of the March 4, 2004, renaming ceremony dedicating the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School at Moody AFB in honor of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason D. Cunningham, Pararescueman, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody AFB, who was killed on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan while saving the lives of ten other men participating in Operation ANACONDA which was conducted during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. SRA Cunningham was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross on September 13, 2002

US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard members, Moody Air Force Base (AFB), G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status: Re... More

Theresa Cunningham (left), the wife of US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason D. Cunningham, Pararescueman, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), hugs another 38th RS Pararescueman after the March 4, 2004, renaming ceremony dedicating the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School at Moody AFB in honor of her husband who was killed on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan while saving the lives of ten other men participating in Operation ANACONDA which was conducted during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. SRA Cunningham was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross on September 13, 2002

Theresa Cunningham (left), the wife of US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status: Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), personnel stand at attention and salute the US Flag as the National Anthem is played at the start of the March 4, 2004, renaming ceremony dedicating the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School at Moody AFB in honor of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason Cunningham, a 38th Rescue Squadron (RS) Pararescueman, who was killed on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan while saving the lives of ten other men participating in Operation ANACONDA which was conducted during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. SRA Cunningham was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross on September 13, 2002

US Air Force (USAF) 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody Air Force Base (AFB)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua T. Jasper, USAF Release Statu... More

US Air Force (USAF) Pararescuemen, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), stand next to a portrait of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason D. Cunningham prior to the start of the March 4, 2004, renaming ceremony dedicating the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School at Moody AFB in honor of SRA Cunningham, another 38th RS Pararescueman, who was killed on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan while saving the lives of ten other men participating in Operation ANACONDA which was conducted during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. SRA Cunningham was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross on September 13, 2002

US Air Force (USAF) Pararescuemen, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status: Re... More

This is the official unveiling of the Memorial Exhibit honoring US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John A. Chapman, Combat Controller, 24th Special Tactics Squadron (STS), inside the Enlisted Heritage Hall (BLDG 1210), Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base (AFB), Alabama (AL). The dignitaries participating in the unveiling are (left to right): Mrs. Valerie Chapman, TSGT Chapmans wife; Madison Chapman, his daughter; Mrs. Terry Giaccone; his mother; and Mr. Ron Brown, Air Force Historian at Pope AFB, North Carolina (NC). TSGT Chapman was killed in the eastern highlands of Afghanistan while rescuing US Navy (USN) SEAL (Sea-Air-Land) Neil Roberts on March 4, 2002. TSGT Chapman was...

This is the official unveiling of the Memorial Exhibit honoring US Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: This is the official unveiling of the Memorial Exhibit honoring US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John A. Chapman, C... More

This is the officil Memoril Exhibit honoring US Air Force (USAF) Technicl Sergent (TSGT) John A. Chpmn, Combt Controller, 24th Specil Tctics Squdron (STS), inside the Enlisted Heritge Hll (BLDG 1210), Mxwell-Gunter Air Force Bse (AFB), Albm (AL). The three dignitries in the foreground re (left to right): Mrs. Vlerie Chpmn, TSGT Chpmns wife; Mdison Chpmn, his dughter; nd Mrs. Terry Giccone; his mother. TSGT Chpmn ws killed in the estern highlnds of Afghnistn while rescuing US Nvy (USN) SEAL (Se-Air-Lnd) Neil Roberts on Mrch 4, 2002. TSGT Chpmn ws posthumously wrded the Air Force Cross for extrordinry heroism in militry opertions ginst n...

This is the officil Memoril Exhibit honoring US Air Force (USAF) Techn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: This is the official Memorial Exhibit honoring US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John A. Chapman, Combat Controller,... More

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Sharon Dunbar, Commander, 737th Training Group (TRG), responsible for Air Force Basic Military Training (AFBMT), crosses a water obstacle on the newly named Chapman's Parallel Ropes. Lackland's Basic Military Training (BMT) Confidence Course obstacle dedicated June 10th in honor of Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John Chapman, posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross (AFC) for saving the lives of his rescue team on March 4th, 2002, in Afghanistan (AFG)

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Sharon Dunbar, Commander, 737th Trai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robbin Cresswell, CIV, USAF Release Sta... More

Doris Day, widow of retired U.S. Air Force Col. George

Doris Day, widow of retired U.S. Air Force Col. George

Doris Day, widow of retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day, receives a hug during a memorial service for Day at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Aug. 1, 2013. Day, a Medal of ... More

Members from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepare

Members from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepare

Members from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepare for a high-altitude low-opening jump from an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. A total of 16 members used the jump to maintain qualifi... More

The Air Force Cross is second only to the Medal of

The Air Force Cross is second only to the Medal of

The Air Force Cross is second only to the Medal of Honor, and is awarded for extraordinary heroism in the face of danger. The Silver Star is the third highest medal in the U.S. military. The Special Tactics com... More

The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard posts the colors during

The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard posts the colors during

The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard posts the colors during the Special Tactics Memorial dedication ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 20, 2016. The memorial was conceptualized by Steve Haggett, a 30-year retire... More

Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron pose for a photo

Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron pose for a photo

Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron pose for a photo with Retired Tech. Sgt. Keary Miller after a presentation, March 3, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Miller shared his story of the Battle of Roberts Ridg... More

Air Force Special Operations Command and 1st Special

Air Force Special Operations Command and 1st Special

Air Force Special Operations Command and 1st Special Operations Wing senior leadership render a salute during the arrival of Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wi... More

Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, leads the

Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, leads the

Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, leads the official party during a combined medal ceremony, Oct. 17, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The SECAF awarded ten Air Force Special Operations Command Air Comma... More

Cory Etchberger, son of Medal of Honor recipient Chief

Cory Etchberger, son of Medal of Honor recipient Chief

Cory Etchberger, son of Medal of Honor recipient Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger, shares his father’s story at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 7, 2018. Chief Etchberger’s acts of extraordinary... More

Lt. Col. Robert Vidoloff, 29th Intelligence Squadron

Lt. Col. Robert Vidoloff, 29th Intelligence Squadron

Lt. Col. Robert Vidoloff, 29th Intelligence Squadron commander, opens up the 29th IS Heritage Day ceremony with information on the squadron’s history May 18, 2018, in Laurel, Maryland. (U.S. Air Force photo by ... More

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Keller, a combat controller in the

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Keller, a combat controller in the

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Keller, a combat controller in the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, was presented with the Air Force Cross by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein durin... More

The Air Force Cross medal is displayed during an Air

The Air Force Cross medal is displayed during an Air

The Air Force Cross medal is displayed during an Air Force Cross ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, presented the medal to Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germ... More

A row of Marine hats sit on chairs during a memorial

A row of Marine hats sit on chairs during a memorial

A row of Marine hats sit on chairs during a memorial service for retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Aug. 1, 2013. Day, a Medal of Honor... More

Members from the 15th Special Operations Squadron go

Members from the 15th Special Operations Squadron go

Members from the 15th Special Operations Squadron go over flight plans at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. The crew planned a high-altitude low-opening jump for members from the 24th Special Operations Wing.... More

U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A Heithold, commander

U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A Heithold, commander

U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Sean A Pybus, deputy commander of Special Operations Command, stand beside three U.S. Air ... More

U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A. Heithold, commander

U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A. Heithold, commander

U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A. Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Sean A. Pybus, deputy commander of Special Operations Command, stand beside three U.S. Ai... More

An MC-130H Combat Talon II performs a flyover as the

An MC-130H Combat Talon II performs a flyover as the

An MC-130H Combat Talon II performs a flyover as the Pensacola Christian College choir sings the National Anthem during the Special Tactics Memorial dedication ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 20, 2016. T... More

Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron perform ceremonial

Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron perform ceremonial

Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron perform ceremonial push-ups, March 3, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The push-ups were done in memory of Senior Airman Jason Cunningham and to honor retired Tech. Sgt. K... More

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Travers, Army

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Travers, Army

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Travers, Army Capabilities Integration Center command sergeant major, asks Retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Claude Quick, Legion of Valor member, to sign ‘Courage in Combat: Storie... More

Col. Thomas Palenske, commander of the 1st Special

Col. Thomas Palenske, commander of the 1st Special

Col. Thomas Palenske, commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, greets Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wilson awarded ten Air Commandos from Air Force Spec... More

Two AC-130U Spooky Gunships perform a flyover during

Two AC-130U Spooky Gunships perform a flyover during

Two AC-130U Spooky Gunships perform a flyover during a combined medal ceremony, Oct. 17, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, awarded ten Air Force Special Operations Co... More

A replica of Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger’s

A replica of Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger’s

A replica of Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger’s Medal of Honor sits on display during a presentation at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 7, 2018. The medal was awarded posthumously to Etchberger... More

Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen

Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen

Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen Training Group, speaks to Airmen of the 29th Intelligence Squadron, during their Heritage Day ceremony May 18, 2018, in Laurel, Maryland. He explains to Airm... More

The family of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special

The family of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special

The family of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, sit during an Air Force Cross ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of t... More

The Rev. Ray Angerman of the Good Shepherd Lutheran

The Rev. Ray Angerman of the Good Shepherd Lutheran

The Rev. Ray Angerman of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Shalimar speaks to the crowd during the memorial service for retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on ... More

Airman 1st Class Keith Fussell, 1st Special Operations

Airman 1st Class Keith Fussell, 1st Special Operations

Airman 1st Class Keith Fussell, 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, dons his helmet before training on Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 17, 2014. Firefighters spent more than an hour training ... More

A group of Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special

A group of Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special

A group of Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing review proper procedures of a high-altitude low-opening jump at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. A group of 16 members teamed up with a... More

U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A Heithold, commander

U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A Heithold, commander

U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Sean A Pybus, deputy commander of Special Operations Command, applaud three U.S. Air Force... More

More than 800 Airmen and families attended the Special

More than 800 Airmen and families attended the Special

More than 800 Airmen and families attended the Special Tactics Memorial dedication ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 20, 2016. Special Tactics, the Air Force’s ground special operations force, has been eng... More

Retired U.S. Army Col. Tom Reeves, Legion of Valor

Retired U.S. Army Col. Tom Reeves, Legion of Valor

Retired U.S. Army Col. Tom Reeves, Legion of Valor member, waits to tour U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 21, 2017. Members of the Legion of Valor of the United S... More

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks with

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks with

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks with Congressman Matt Gaetz at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wilson awarded ten Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commandos valorous medals, includ... More

Hundreds of service members, family and friends salute

Hundreds of service members, family and friends salute

Hundreds of service members, family and friends salute the National Anthem during a combined medal ceremony, Oct. 17, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, awarded ten Ai... More

Cory Etchberger and Tracy Megenney, son and granddaughter

Cory Etchberger and Tracy Megenney, son and granddaughter

Cory Etchberger and Tracy Megenney, son and granddaughter of Medal of Honor recipient Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger, pose for a photo with Airmen at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 7, 2018. ... More

Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen

Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen

Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen Training Group, speaks to Airmen of the 29th Intelligence Squadron, during their Heritage Day ceremony May 18, 2018, in Laurel, Maryland. He explains to Airm... More

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 7th Special Forces Group

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 7th Special Forces Group

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) sit during an Air Force Cross Ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, presented the me... More

U.S. Sen. John McCain, fights back tears while speaking

U.S. Sen. John McCain, fights back tears while speaking

U.S. Sen. John McCain, fights back tears while speaking at a memorial service for retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Aug. 1, 2013. Day,... More

Members from the 15th Special Operations Squadron go

Members from the 15th Special Operations Squadron go

Members from the 15th Special Operations Squadron go over flight plans at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. The crew planned a high-altitude low-opening jump for members from the 24th Special Operations Wing.... More

U.S. Army Capt. Evan Lacenski, Special Forces team

U.S. Army Capt. Evan Lacenski, Special Forces team

U.S. Army Capt. Evan Lacenski, Special Forces team leader for the three combat controllers, laughs with Senior Airman Goodie Goodman, Special Tactics combat controller and Silver Star recipient. Capt. Lacenski ... More

Col. Michael Martin, commander of the 24th Special

Col. Michael Martin, commander of the 24th Special

Col. Michael Martin, commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, speaks during the Special Tactics Memorial dedication ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 20, 2016. Special Tactics, the Air Force’s ground... More

Members of the Legion of Valor look at boat simulators

Members of the Legion of Valor look at boat simulators

Members of the Legion of Valor look at boat simulators while touring the Maritime Intermodal Training Department at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 21, 2017. Along with the MITD, the Legion of Valor toure... More

The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, commander

The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, commander

The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, and Air Force Cross recipient, Staff Sgt. Richard Hunter, salute the colors during a combin... More

Congressman Matt Gaetz speaks with Secretary of the

Congressman Matt Gaetz speaks with Secretary of the

Congressman Matt Gaetz speaks with Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wilson awarded ten Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commandos valorous medals, inclu... More

Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen

Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen

Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen Training Group, poses for a portrait May 18, 2018, in Laurel, Maryland. Gutierrez is a combat controller and Air Force Cross recipient. (U.S. Air Force photo... More

The Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the

The Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the

The Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during an Air Force Cross ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, presented the medal to Sta... More

George Day Jr., son of retired U.S. Air Force Col.

George Day Jr., son of retired U.S. Air Force Col.

George Day Jr., son of retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day, speaks to the crowd during a memorial service for Bud at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Aug. 1, 2013. Bud, a M... More

Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations

Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations

Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing jump out the door of an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. A group of 16 jumpers trained for real-world jumps into austere or ho... More

Air Force Chief of Staff David L. Goldfein and Lt.

Air Force Chief of Staff David L. Goldfein and Lt.

Air Force Chief of Staff David L. Goldfein and Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, unveil the Special Tactics Memorial during a dedication ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla.... More

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Barry Gasdek, Legion of

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Barry Gasdek, Legion of

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Barry Gasdek, Legion of Valor member, fires a simulated weapon while touring the Maritime Intermodal Training Department at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 21, 2017. The Legion ... More

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks with

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks with

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks with Congressman Matt Gaetz at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wilson awarded ten Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commandos valorous medals, includ... More

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during a combined medal ceremony, Oct. 17, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The 24th Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, awarde... More

Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen

Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen

Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen Training Group, speaks to Airmen of the 29th Intelligence Squadron, during their Heritage Day ceremony May 18, 2018, in Laurel, Maryland. He explains to Airm... More

Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, speaks

Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, speaks

Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, speaks of the accomplishments of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, during an Air Force Cross ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at... More

Pallbearers, consisting of airmen and Marines, carry

Pallbearers, consisting of airmen and Marines, carry

Pallbearers, consisting of airmen and Marines, carry retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day’s casket out during a memorial service for Day at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., ... More

Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations

Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations

Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing jump out of an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. The Airmen were from various special tactics career fields, including special ... More

Hundreds of Airmen and families perform memorial pushups

Hundreds of Airmen and families perform memorial pushups

Hundreds of Airmen and families perform memorial pushups following the Special Tactics Memorial dedication ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 20, 2016. Flanking a seven-foot statue of an ST Airmen in operat... More

Retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Claude Quick, Legion of

Retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Claude Quick, Legion of

Retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Claude Quick, Legion of Valor member, looks through simulation binoculars at the Maritime Intermodal Training Department while on a tour at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 21, 2... More

Medals of Capt. Charles (Chuck) E. Engle from his time

Medals of Capt. Charles (Chuck) E. Engle from his time

Medals of Capt. Charles (Chuck) E. Engle from his time as a pilot in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Air Force Cross, the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. The medals are on display wh... More

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, left, speaks

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, left, speaks

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, left, speaks to Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wilson awarded ten AFSOC Air Commandos v... More

Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, speaks

Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, speaks

Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, speaks during a combined medal ceremony Oct, 17, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The SECAF awarded ten Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commandos valorous medal... More

The Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the

The Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the

The Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during an Air Force Cross ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, presented the medal to Sta... More

A monument of clothing sits for viewing during a memorial

A monument of clothing sits for viewing during a memorial

A monument of clothing sits for viewing during a memorial service for retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Aug. 1, 2013. Day, a Medal of ... More

A Special Tactics Airman from the 24th Special Operations

A Special Tactics Airman from the 24th Special Operations

A Special Tactics Airman from the 24th Special Operations Wing scans the drop zone before jumping out of an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. A total of 16 members used the jump to maintai... More

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, left, speaks

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, left, speaks

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, left, speaks to Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wilson awarded ten AFSOC Air Commandos v... More

Hundreds of service members, family and friends salute

Hundreds of service members, family and friends salute

Hundreds of service members, family and friends salute the National Anthem during a combined medal ceremony, Oct. 17, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Secretary of the Air Force, Dr. Heather Wilson, awarded te... More

Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics

Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics

Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, watches as Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, speaks of his accomplishments during an Air Force Cross ceremony Dec. 10, ... More

Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations

Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations

Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepare to jump out of an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. A group of 16 members teamed up with a MC-130H Talon II crew to jum... More

Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, presents

Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, presents

Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, presents an Air Force Cross certificate to Staff Sgt. Richard Hunter, a Special Tactics Airman with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, during a combined medal ceremon... More

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, left, speaks

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, left, speaks

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, left, speaks to Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wilson awarded ten AFSOC Air Commandos v... More

The father of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special

The father of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special

The father of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, picks up the Air Force Cross medal before pinning it on his son during a medal ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air... More

Special Tactics members from the 24th Special Operations

Special Tactics members from the 24th Special Operations

Special Tactics members from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepare to jump out of an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. A group of 16 jumpers trained for real-world jumps into austere or... More

Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, hugs Air

Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, hugs Air

Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, hugs Air Force Cross recipient Staff Sgt. Richard Hunter, a Special Tactics Airman with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, during a combined medal ceremony Oct. 17, 2... More

Two AC-130U Spooky Gunships perform a flyover during

Two AC-130U Spooky Gunships perform a flyover during

Two AC-130U Spooky Gunships perform a flyover during a combined medal ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, awarded ten Air Force Special Operations Command... More

Family members of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th

Family members of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th

Family members of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, stand for the reading of the award citation during an Air Force Cross ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Forc... More

A member from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepares

A member from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepares

A member from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepares for a high altitude low opening jump from an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. The Airmen were from various special tactics career f... More

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, speaks during

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, speaks during

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, speaks during a combined medal ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wilson awarded ten Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commandos valorous medals, ... More

The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, and

The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, and

The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, and five members of Spooky 43, an AC-130U Spooky Gunship aircrew assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron, listen to the reading of their Distinguished Fly... More

Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and Staff

Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and Staff

Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, stand for the reading of the award citation during an Air Force Cross ceremony De... More

A Special Tactics Airman from the 24th Special Operations

A Special Tactics Airman from the 24th Special Operations

A Special Tactics Airman from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepares for a high-altitude low-opening jump from an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. The 24th SOW’s mission is to provide ... More

The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, and

The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, and

The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, and five members of Spooky 43, an AC-130U Spooky Gunship aircrew assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron, listen to the reading of their Distinguished Fly... More

Hundreds of service members perform Memorial Pushups

Hundreds of service members perform Memorial Pushups

Hundreds of service members perform Memorial Pushups in honor of the fallen following a combined medal ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, awarded ten Ai... More

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