Lt. Col. Lynden Skinner, deputy commander of the 341st Security Forces Group at Malmstrom AFB, Mont., has received a Bronze Star medal for his activities while deployed to Iraq. Skinner distinguished himself there as the joint defense operations center air force liaison officer to an Army artillery task force at Logistical Support Area Anaconda. In this role, he directed responses to more than 240 mortar and rocket attacks against the base, neutralizing more than 15 enemy mortar and rocket teams, while saving countless lives. His Army colleagues recommend him for the medal, which he received during an Oct. 24 ceremony at Malmstrom. “It’s a tremendous honor,” said Skinner, adding, “I didn’t expect this level of award and am very humbled to have been submitted for this.” (Malmstrom report by 1st Lt. Korry Leverett)
Competitors Not Picked for CCA Look Forward to Increment 2
April 25, 2024
While none of the major aircraft contractors were selected to develop the Collaborative Combat Aircraft, all three say they are seeking further autonomous aircraft work for the Navy, foreign partners, or in the classified arena, and maybe future versions of the CCA itself.