Air Force Cross
Americannoun
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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
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