Air Force Cross
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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On April 22, 1966, he undertook the mission that would earn him the Air Force Cross, the branch’s second-highest military decoration after the Medal of Honor.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2022
Sergeant Chapman, a father of two daughters, in 2003 was posthumously awarded an Air Force Cross, a recognition of valor second only to the Medal of Honor, for his initial charge atop the mountain.
From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2016
Air Force active duty, was awarded the Air Force Cross for actions on May 4, 2010, while serving as a Special Tactics Officer.
From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2014
After being promoted to squadron leader in January 1980, he was awarded an Air Force Cross in 1983 for his role in landing a severely damaged aircraft while instructing a trainee.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2013
In Vietnam, he flew 102 missions and received an Air Force Cross and two Silver Star citations.
From Washington Post
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