Col. Duane Lamb received two honors when he accepted a Bronze Star during opening ceremonies for the University of Alabama—his alma mater—and Auburn University football match on Nov. 18. Lamb, who earned his commission through ROTC at Alabama 30 years ago, received his medal before some 90,000 football fans and his “whole family,” which he called “an incredible experience.” The Air Force awarded Lamb the medal for his service in Iraq as commander of the 732nd Expeditionary Mission Support Group,
F-15E Aviator Missing in Iran Rescued by US Forces
April 5, 2026
The second crew member of the Air Force F-15E shot down April 3 has been rescued from Iran. U.S. forces recovered the aviator alive and all American forces involved in the operation are believed to be safe, U.S. officials told Air & Space Forces Magazine.