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Air Force Cross

American  

noun

  1. a decoration for heroism in combat, reserved for U.S. Air Force personnel.


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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

Chapman, a native of Windsor Locks, Conn., posthumously received the Air Force Cross for his valor in 2003 and already was considered perhaps his service’s greatest modern war hero.

From Washington Post • May 23, 2018

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

In addition to the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award for valor, he was awarded the Air Force Cross, the highest combat award specifically for airmen.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2013

Lt Cdr Higgins was decorated with the Air Force Cross for services during the rescue of 31 mariners from a sinking merchant ship.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2011

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