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Maj. Mike “Vago” Hilkert, an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot with the 303rd Fighter Squadron, is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Oct. 2, 2021, in the 5-Bay hangar on Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Hilkert received the award for actions taken on a combat search-and-rescue mission in 2011 in the Kapisa province of Afghanistan. (Staff Sgt. Kristin Cerri/Air Force)

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

3 years ago

The future of SOF: Exclusive interview with SOCOM commander Richard Clarke

The commander of U.S. Special Operations Command talks with Military Times about the future of the force.

By Howard Altman

4 years ago