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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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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 Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2016

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