The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that c...
DUBUQUE, Ia. (Dec. 07, 2017) The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces. Lt. j.g. Aloysius H. Schmitt is awarded the Silver... More
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics officer killed in action, was presented his posthumous Silver Star medal by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Hu... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics S... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael West, a Special Tactics operator with the 24th Special Operations Wing, salute during a Silver Star Medal cer... More
The first Silver Star Medal awarded to a Tactical Air
The first Silver Star Medal awarded to a Tactical Air Control Party operator for actions over the last seven years lays on a table before a presentation ceremony at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, Pooler, G... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Allen, center, commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master... More
The Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard stands ready
The Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard stands ready prior to a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony at Cannon AFB, New Mexico, Nov. 22, 2019. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics combat con... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Grimesey, a Special
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Grimesey, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, was awarded the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Pope Field, North Carolina, Aug.14, 2... More
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics officer killed in action, was presented his posthumous Silver Star medal by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Hu... More
Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with
Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, received the Silver Star medal for his role in liberating Kunduz City from Taliban control and ensuring the safety of a 15... More
The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard present the colors during
The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard present the colors during a Silver Star Medal ceremony, Dec. 15, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Chief Master Sgt. Michael West, a Special Tactics operator with the 24th Special Ope... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, deputy commander
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, gives remarks during a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, Pooler,... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned as the 720th Special Tactics Group superintendent, applauds during a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony at Hurlbur... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Allen, center, commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. C... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander, presents the Silver Star Medal to Master Sgt. John Grimesey, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, during a ceremony at ... More
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics officer killed in action, was presented his posthumous Silver Star medal by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Hu... More
The Pope Army Airfield Honor Guard present the colors
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, C... More
More than 250 family, friends and U.S. service members
More than 250 family, friends and U.S. service members gather for the Silver Star Medal presentation to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch, a Special Tactics Tactical Air Control Party operator with the 17th ... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Allen, commander of the 24th
U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Allen, commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, gives remarks during a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 15, 2019. The nation’s third highes... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander, presents the Silver Star Medal to Master Sgt. John Grimesey, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, during a ceremony at ... More
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics officer killed in action, was presented his posthumous Silver Star medal by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Hu... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during a Silver Star Medal ceremony, Dec. 15, 2017, at Hurlburt Field. Chief Master Sgt. Michael West, a Special Tactics operator wi... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch, a Special Tactics
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch, a Special Tactics Tactical Air Control Party operator with the 17th Special Tactics Squadron, is presented a Bronze Star Medal with Valor by U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincen... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned as the 720th Special Tactics Group superintendent, faces the crowd after receiving a Silver Star Medal during a ceremon... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Allen, left, commander of
U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Allen, left, commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, listen ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander, presents the Silver Star Medal to Master Sgt. John Grimesey, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, during a ceremony at ... More
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics officer killed in action, was presented his posthumous Silver Star medal by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Hu... More
Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with
Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, holds his daughter following a Silver Star medal presentation ceremony, April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Claughs... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch, a Special Tactics Tactical Air Control Party operator wi... More
The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard presents the colors
The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard presents the colors during a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 15, 2019. U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special Tactics com... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, gives remarks during a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 22, 2019. U.S. Air... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander, presents the Silver Star Medal to Master Sgt. John Grimesey, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, during a ceremony at ... More
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics officer killed in action, was presented his posthumous Silver Star medal by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Hu... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special
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... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch, a Special Tactics Tactical Air Control Party operator with th... More
The official party of a Silver Star Medal presentation
The official party of a Silver Star Medal presentation stands at attention during the reading of the official citation during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 15, 2019. U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sg... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents a Silver Star Medal to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 26t... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander, presents the Bronze Star Medal to Master Sgt. John Grimesey, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, during a ceremony at ... More
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics officer killed in action, was presented his posthumous Silver Star medal by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Hu... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special
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... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch, a Special Tactics Tactical Air Control Party operator with th... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, pins the Silver Star Medal onto U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned a... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, faces the crowd after receiving a Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, ... More
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics officer killed in action, was presented his posthumous Silver Star medal by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Hu... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, applauds Chief Master Sgt. Michael West, a Special Tactics operator with the 24th Special Operations Wing, during his Silver Star Medal cer... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch, a Special Tactics
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch, a Special Tactics Tactical Air Control Party operator with the 17th Special Tactics Squadron, is presented a Silver Star Medal by U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund,... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents a Silver Star Medal to U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned a... More
Family, friends and teammates gather for a Silver Star
Family, friends and teammates gather for a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 22, 2019. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics combat controller ... More
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics officer killed in action, was presented his posthumous Silver Star medal by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Hu... More
Chief Master Sgt. Michael West, a Special Tactics operator
Chief Master Sgt. Michael West, a Special Tactics operator with the 24th Special Operations Wing, leads Airmen, friends and family in Memorial Pushups following his Silver Star Medal ceremony, Dec. 15, 2017, at... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch, a Special Tactics Tactical Air Control Party operator wi... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned as the 720th Special Tactics Group superintendent, leads family members, friends and teammates in Memorial Pushups foll... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents a Silver Star Medal to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 26t... More
The Silver Star Medal, the Nation's third highest medal
The Silver Star Medal, the Nation's third highest medal awarded for valor against an armed enemy of the U.S., was awarded to Chief Master Sgt. Michael West, a Special Tactics operator with the 24th Special Oper... More
Leadership with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron lead
Leadership with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron lead family, friends and teammates in Memorial Pushups following a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 22, 2019. ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, reunites with the F-16 pilots and ground force commander who fought with Smith during the events... More
Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of Air
Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of Air Force Special Operations Command, shows Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson the Wall of Honor during a visit to Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 2, 2018. The... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of AFSOC, show Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson a picture of Mas... More
Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of Air
Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of Air Force Special Operations Command, shows Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson the Wall of Honor during a visit to Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 2, 2018. The... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, shows Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson a special gift from the British Air Commandos following Operation Eagle Claw... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of AFSOC, show Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson a picture of Mas... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of AFSOC, show Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson a picture of Mas... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of AFSOC, show Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson a picture of Mas... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, shows Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson a special gift from the British Air Commandos following Operation Eagle Claw... More
Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of Air
Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of Air Force Special Operations Command, shows Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson the Wall of Honor during a visit to Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 2, 2018. The... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, shows Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson a special gift from the British Air Commandos following Operation Eagle Claw... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, shows Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson a special gift from the British Air Commandos following Operation Eagle Claw... More
Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of Air
Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of Air Force Special Operations Command, shows Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson the Wall of Honor during a visit to Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 2, 2018. The... More