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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

He evaded a pair of missiles and continued his attack before being hit by antiaircraft fire, according to his citation for the Air Force Cross, the service branch’s highest decoration after the Medal of Honor.

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2022

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

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

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