A JB Charleston, S.C., C-17 crew recently received an award for how it handled an in-flight emergency, including a fire that caused extensive damage to the aircraft, while transporting a Coast Guard helicopter in Central and South America. The crew of REACH 111 on Nov. ...
Awards
The Air Force on Nov. 15 awarded an Air Force combat controller the Silver Star for his actions in Afghanistan in November 2007, following a USAF review of Air Force Special Operations Command valor awards. CMSgt. Chris Grove, the superintendent of the 720th Special Tactics ...
AFA Almanac
President Donald Trump on Oct. 30 awarded the Medal of Honor to Army MSgt. Matthew Williams for his actions during a 2008 battle in Afghanistan. “For more than a decade, Matt has stared down our enemies, fought back the forces...
Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal. Air Force graphic by SSgt. Sahara Fales. The Air Force this week detailed who will be eligible for a new award aimed at recognizing those who participated in combat operations from afar. The Remote Combat...
US Army MSgt. Matthew Williams will receive the Medal of Honor. Army video screenshot via YouTube. An active duty Green Beret will receive the Medal of Honor later this month for his actions during a 2008 battle in Afghanistan in...