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Special Tactics Airman Presented Silver Star Medal

November 26, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on Special Tactics Airman Presented Silver Star Medal

Even after being struck by enemy fire, Tech. Sgt. Smith, a Special Tactics Combat Controller assisted dozens of civilian casualties and aided in the recovery of a wounded teammate.

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Special Tactics Chief Awarded Silver Star Medal

November 25, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on Special Tactics Chief Awarded Silver Star Medal

Chief Master Sgt. Grove, a Special Tactics Combat Controller delivered thousands of pounds of munitions, securing the safety of joint and partner forces.

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Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal

Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal Criteria

October 28, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal Criteria

Medal to recognize Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a DoD combat operation from a remote location.

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Kentucky ANG 123rd STS Combat Controller Awarded Air Force Cross

September 14, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on Kentucky ANG 123rd STS Combat Controller Awarded Air Force Cross

Combat Controller Tech. Sgt. Keller awarded the Air Force Cross combat award; an award second only to the Medal of Honor.

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99th SFS Defender Awarded Airman’s Medal

July 12, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on 99th SFS Defender Awarded Airman’s Medal

Staff Sgt. Delongchamp used his training and instinctually risked his personal safety to preserve the lives of hundreds of concert goers.

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187th SFS Chief Awarded Bronze Star Medal

March 6, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on 187th SFS Chief Awarded Bronze Star Medal
Remembering SSgt John Thomas Self – 14-MAY-2007 (Iraq)
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Remembering SSgt John Thomas Self – 14-MAY-2007 (Iraq)

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Cpl. Kyle Carpenter Attends Operation Proper Exit

April 25, 2015 Defender Magazine Comments Off on Cpl. Kyle Carpenter Attends Operation Proper Exit
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96th Security Forces Squadron Hero SSgt Bradley

February 19, 2015 Defender Magazine Comments Off on 96th Security Forces Squadron Hero SSgt Bradley
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The Story of Aaron Downing – Behind the Purple Heart

January 9, 2015 Defender Magazine Comments Off on The Story of Aaron Downing – Behind the Purple Heart

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Jose J. Sanchez, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Defender Magazine, is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Presidential Honor Guard, Bolling AFB, Washington DC, the 416th Security Police Squadron, Griffiss AFB, NY, and the 89th Security Forces Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD
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