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Heroes and Leaders: An Airman in the Fight

Jan. 25, 2021 | By John T. Correll
Pitsenbarger chose to remain under enemy fire to care for and help defend the wounded.

Petition Aims to Win Berlin ‘Candy Bomber’ the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Nov. 18, 2020 | By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory
A petition on WhiteHouse.gov is looking to get retired Air Force Col. Gail S. “Hal” Halvorsen—a 100-year-old veteran who flew the C-47 and C-54 aircraft in Germany during the Berlin Airlift—the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Halvorsen is often referred to as the “Candy Bomber,” because ...

COVID-19 Won’t Keep Wreaths Across America Away from Arlington National Cemetery

Nov. 17, 2020 | By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory
Arlington National Cemetery’s decision to forbid the nonprofit Wreaths Across America from placing holiday wreaths on the graves of the fallen veterans laid to rest on its hallowed grounds—as well as at the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery in Washington—this year due ...

Airman for Life

Sept. 1, 2020 | By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory
Improv for Healing Veterans

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