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A harrowing night in Afghanistan earns A-10 pilot the Distinguished Flying Cross, 10 years later

Lt. Col. Mike Hilkert helped save the lives of more than 30 soldiers and airmen.

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher McCall, 73rd Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron Shadow 71 aircraft commander, receives the Distinguished Flying Cross from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 22, 2021. Shadow 71 was an AC-130J Ghostrider flight that directly supported American and Afghan forces during an ambush and subsequent firefight, repeatedly engaging multiple enemy positions while simultaneously coordinating a multitude of other support functions in the air. (Tech. Sgt. Victor Caputo/Air Force)

AC-130J gunship team honored for saving 88 Americans, Afghans in overseas shootout

Another AC-130J Ghostrider team has been recognized for their combat valor in Afghanistan.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

C-130J crew honored after loadmaster wounded during attack in Afghanistan

Airmen from the 61st Airlift Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, were flying a mission in support of a quick-reaction force when their Super Hercules came under small-arms fire.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

A-10 pilot honored for landing her Warthog without working landing gear, cockpit canopy

Air Force Capt. Taylor Bye's courage and cool in a mid-flight crisis earned her the Air Combat Command’s Airmanship Award in a May 5 ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

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