Fairchild Airmen Honored for Heroic Refueling Missions
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Twelve airmen from Fairchild Air Force Base received the Distinguished Flying Cross, with three others getting Bronze Stars, for their heroic work in high-stakes combat operations. These KC-135 Stratotanker crews, including a boom operator who earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses, provided crucial refueling in contested airspace, enabling fighters to complete missions and return safely. The awards highlight the unsung role of tanker teams in the Air Force mission, with local leaders and politicians expressing pride and emphasizing their importance in complex operations.
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