Three U.S. Air Force Special Tactics combat controllers received multiple decorations of high valor on May 6, 2015, for a single event, the second battle in USAF history resulting in an Air Force Cross and multiple Silver Stars since 9/11. USAF photo.
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2021 USAF & USSF Almanac: Awards & Decorations

June 30, 2021

Ribbons in order of precedence; devices; specialty berets.

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