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On A CIA Mission In Laos This Airman Held Off An Assault For Hours With Just A Radio And An M-16

James Clark
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Air Force Cross Recipient: It’s ‘Remarkable’ A Fellow Airman Is Up For The Medal Of Honor
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A Vietnam War Hero Discusses How The Nature Of Combat Has Changed Over The Years

U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A. Heithold and U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Sean A. Pybus applaud three Air Force Special Tactics combat controllers, including Tech. Sgt. Matthew J. Greiner (second from right), who received an Air Force Cross and two Silver Stars in May 2015.

UNSUNG HEROES: The Air Commando Who Called In Crucial Air Support After Taking A Grenade Blast

Tech. Sgt. Matthew J. Greiner proceeded to fulfill his duties after sustaining crippling injuries from a grenade.

Michael Lane Smith

Master Sgt. Ivan Ruiz smiles after being presented the Air Force Cross for extraordinary heroism in combat during a ceremony at the Freedom Hangar on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 17, 2014.

UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Exposed Himself To Extreme Enemy Fire To Protect Wounded Comrades

When three airmen became separated from their unit, this pararescueman singlehandedly held the enemy at bay until reinforcements could arrive.

Corey Adwar