Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel, Air Force Special Operations
Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, awards the Silver Star medal to Master Sgt. Delorean M. Sheridan, 21st Special Tactics Squadron, on Jan. 10, 2014, at Pope Army Airfield, F... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, pins a Silver Star Medal on Chief Master Sgt. Michael West, a Special Tactics operator with the 24th Special Operations Wing, during his ce... More
Maj. Gen. Michael G. Dana, the assistant deputy commandant
Maj. Gen. Michael G. Dana, the assistant deputy commandant for logistics at Headquarters Marine Corps, awards Staff Sgt. Daniel W. Ridgeway, an explosive ordnance disposal team leader with 2nd Explosive Ordnanc... More
160204-N-ZZ999-110 WASHINGTON (Feb. 4, 2016) The Silver
160204-N-ZZ999-110 WASHINGTON (Feb. 4, 2016) The Silver Star medal is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States armed forces. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Released)
Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment salute
Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment salute Lt. Gen. John Toolan, the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine ... More
Alaska Army National Guard soldiers applaud World War
Alaska Army National Guard soldiers applaud World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens as he is awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fighting near Ludwigshafen, Germany. On... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of AFSOC, show Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson a picture of Mas... More
1st Lt. Kenneth Conover, executive officer, Weapons
1st Lt. Kenneth Conover, executive officer, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, received the Silver Star Medal from Lt. Gen. John Toolan, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, dur... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Philip A. McCulloch of Mike Company,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Philip A. McCulloch of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego is awarded with the Silver Star medal at MCRD San Diego, Cal... More
(From center-left) A Purple Heart, Silver Star, American
(From center-left) A Purple Heart, Silver Star, American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, WWII Occupation Medal with "Germany" clasp, European/African/and Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four bronze stars... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, ... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch, a Special Tactics Tactical Air Control Party operator wi... More
U.S. Army SGT. Jason Mike and SGT. Leigh Ann Hester, from 617th Milita...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lee State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST Scene Camera Operator: Joh Soucy, CIV... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, pins the Silver Star Medal onto U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned a... More
Soldiers from Operational Detachment Alpha 3336, 3rd
Soldiers from Operational Detachment Alpha 3336, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) receive awards for their valor on the battlefield while serving in Afghanistan, during the Group’s Valor Award... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Chad P. Franks, left, 15th
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Chad P. Franks, left, 15th Air Force commander, and Staff Sgt. Nicholas Brunetto, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, pose for a photo during a ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia... More
CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, left, and CMDR. Denn...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM/SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Public Co... More
U.S. Army Command SGT. MAJ. Nicholas Piacentini (left), Command Sergea...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding, CIV Release Status: Released to P... More
Master Sgt. Delorean M. Sheridan smiles at his daughter
Master Sgt. Delorean M. Sheridan smiles at his daughter Kinsley, while Staff Sgt. Christopher G. Baradat and Tech. Sgt. Jeremy C. Whiddon look on during a 21st Special Tactics Squadron awards ceremony, presided... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander, presents the Silver Star Medal to Master Sgt. John Grimesey, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, during a ceremony at ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Michael W. Mackay, a critical skills operator
Gunnery Sgt. Michael W. Mackay, a critical skills operator with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, wears his newly-awarded Bronze Star Medal at an awa... More
Staff Sgt. Paul Worley, infantry platoon sergeant with
Staff Sgt. Paul Worley, infantry platoon sergeant with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force and his family pray before the Silver Star Medal award ceremony... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Allen, commander of the 24th
U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Allen, commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, gives remarks during a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 15, 2019. The nation’s third highes... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicholas Morgans, 38th Rescue
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicholas Morgans, 38th Rescue Squadron commander, speaks to attendees during a ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 29, 2020. During the ceremony, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Brunetto... More
Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of Air
Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of Air Force Special Operations Command, shows Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson the Wall of Honor during a visit to Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 2, 2018. The... More
US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Second Class Juan M. Rubio gets a hug ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station Corpus Christi State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bill W. Love, CIV Release Stat... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics S... More
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens waits to be awarded
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens waits to be awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fighting near Ludwigshafen, Germany. On March 23, 1945, Owens' tank was hit by a... More
The Silver Star Medal, the Nation's third highest medal
The Silver Star Medal, the Nation's third highest medal awarded for valor against an armed enemy of the U.S., was awarded to Chief Master Sgt. Michael West, a Special Tactics operator with the 24th Special Oper... More
Alaska Army National Guard soldiers applaud after World
Alaska Army National Guard soldiers applaud after World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens is awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fighting near Ludwigshafen, Germany. On... More
22nd STS Silver Star medal presentation
Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, pins the Silver Star Medal onto Staff Sgt. Adam Krueger, 22nd Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, Jan. 24, 2013, at a ceremony at J... More
A Marine Raider was awarded the Silver Star Medal for
A Marine Raider was awarded the Silver Star Medal for heroic actions while deployed to Afghanistan in 2019, at a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. July 10, 2020. The master sergeant and Critical S... More
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics officer killed in action, was presented his posthumous Silver Star medal by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Hu... More
Staff Sgt. Daniel W. Ridgeway, an explosive ordnance
Staff Sgt. Daniel W. Ridgeway, an explosive ordnance disposal team leader with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands at attention after bein... More
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics officer killed in action, was presented his posthumous Silver Star medal by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Hu... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Chad P. Franks, left, 15th
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Chad P. Franks, left, 15th Air Force commander, pins a Silver Star Medal on Staff Sgt. Nicholas Brunetto, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, during a ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, ... More
Ruthanne Owens smiles as her husband World War II veteran
Ruthanne Owens smiles as her husband World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens is awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fighting near Ludwigshafen, Germany. On March 23, 19... More
Maj. Gen. Kurt Fuller, deputy commanding gneral for
Maj. Gen. Kurt Fuller, deputy commanding gneral for U.S. Army Special Operations Command, congratulates Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Myers, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) after presenting h... More
Major Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, commander, U.S. Marine
Major Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, awards Staff Sgt. Andrew C. Seif, a critical skills operator with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, the Sil... More
Averie Hannafious, 1-year-old, waits for a her
Averie Hannafious, 1-year-old, waits for a her great-grandfather World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens to be awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fighting near Ludwigs... More
Brig. Gen. Mike Bridges, commander of the Alaska Army
Brig. Gen. Mike Bridges, commander of the Alaska Army National Guard, speaks before awarding World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fightin... More
Twelve critical skills operators with 1st Marine Special
Twelve critical skills operators with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, and the widow and father of Staff Sgt. Charles I. Cartwright pose for a photo... More
Soldiers of the Alaska Army National Guard stand at
Soldiers of the Alaska Army National Guard stand at parade rest before World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens is awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fighting near Ludw... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents a Silver Star Medal to U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned a... More
A reprinted copy of the "Hellcat News" from 1945 shows
A reprinted copy of the "Hellcat News" from 1945 shows 12 soldiers from World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens' unit earned Silver Stars. Owens was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his hero... More
Staff Sgt. Andrew C. Seif, a critical skills operator
Staff Sgt. Andrew C. Seif, a critical skills operator with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, was awarded the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at S... More
The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard present the colors during
The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard present the colors during a Silver Star Medal ceremony, Dec. 15, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Chief Master Sgt. Michael West, a Special Tactics operator with the 24th Special Ope... More
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics officer killed in action, was presented his posthumous Silver Star medal by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Hu... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Allen, left, commander of
U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Allen, left, commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, listen ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Philip A. McCulloch of Mike Company,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Philip A. McCulloch of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego is awarded with the Silver Star medal at MCRD San Diego, Cal... More
Lietenant Gen. John Toolan, left, and Marines with
Lietenant Gen. John Toolan, left, and Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment render a salute during the National Anthem, during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Pal... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, faces the crowd after receiving a Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, ... More
The son of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Brunetto,
The son of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Brunetto, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, poses for a photo during a ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 29, 2020. During the ceremony, Brunetto rec... More
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens speaks about his
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens speaks about his experiences after being awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fighting near Ludwigshafen, Germany. On March 23, 1... More
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens shares a private
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens shares a private moment with an Alaska Army National Guard soldier after being awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fighting near... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, shows Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson a special gift from the British Air Commandos following Operation Eagle Claw... More
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens smiles after being
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens smiles after being awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fighting near Ludwigshafen, Germany. On March 23, 1945, Owens' tank was h... More
A critical skills operator with 1st Marine Special
A critical skills operator with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, is awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" by Maj. Gen. Paul E. Lefebvre, MARSOC com... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Philip A. McCulloch of Mike Company,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Philip A. McCulloch of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego is awarded with the Silver Star medal at MCRD San Diego, Cal... More
A Silver Star Medal sits on a citation for U.S. Air
A Silver Star Medal sits on a citation for U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Brunetto, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, during a ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 29, 2020. During the ceremony... More
Sergeant Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo
Sergeant Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, stands at attention as the national anthem is played during an award ceremony at the Camp San Mateo parade de... More
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens waits to be awarded
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens waits to be awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fighting near Ludwigshafen, Germany. On March 23, 1945, Owens' tank was hit by a... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch, a Special Tactics Tactical Air Control Party operator with th... More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Brodrick, a platoon sergeant with
Staff Sgt. Joshua Brodrick, a platoon sergeant with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, addresses the audience during an award ceremony held at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Fe... More
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens is awarded the
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens is awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fighting near Ludwigshafen, Germany. On March 23, 1945, Owens' tank was hit by a shell fr... More
Soldiers from the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Soldiers from the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) listen to remarks during a Valor Award Ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Auditorium, Fort Bragg, N.C. More than 30 soldiers from the 3rd Special Forces Group ... More
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics officer killed in action, was presented his posthumous Silver Star medal by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Hu... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Brunetto, 38th Rescue
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Brunetto, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, listens to his citation during a ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 29, 2020. During the ceremony, Brunetto received... More
Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel, Air Force Special Operations
Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, awarded Silver Star medals to Master Sgt. Delorean M. Sheridan and Staff Sgt. Christopher G. Baradat and a Purple Heart medal to Tech. Sgt.... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch, a Special Tactics Tactical Air Control Party operator wi... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander, presents the Silver Star Medal to Master Sgt. John Grimesey, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, during a ceremony at ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents a Silver Star Medal to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 26t... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander, presents the Bronze Star Medal to Master Sgt. John Grimesey, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, during a ceremony at ... More
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics officer killed in action, was presented his posthumous Silver Star medal by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Hu... More
Airmen assigned to the 23d Wing talk after a ceremony
Airmen assigned to the 23d Wing talk after a ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 29, 2020. During the ceremony, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Brunetto, 38th RQS pararescueman, received a Silver Star Medal for... More
Lt. Cmdr. Danny Purvis, a member of the Chaplain Corps
Lt. Cmdr. Danny Purvis, a member of the Chaplain Corps aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., leads the room in an invocation during a Silver Star Medal award ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 30, 2013. The ceremon... More
Marines awarded for heroic actions in Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. Joshua Brodrick, a platoon sergeant with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, receives the Bronze Star Medal with combat V for valor from Lt. Gen. John Toolan, commanding general of I Marine Expeditio... More
(From left) Col. Jason Bohm, commanding officer, 5th
(From left) Col. Jason Bohm, commanding officer, 5th Marine Regiment, Sgt. Maj. Alberto Ruiz, regimental sergeant major, 5th Marines, and Sgt. Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battali... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Philip A. McCulloch of Mike Company,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Philip A. McCulloch of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego speaks with Staff Sgt. James D. Walters (Ret.) after his Sil... More
Staff Sgt. Daniel W. Ridgeway an explosive ordnance
Staff Sgt. Daniel W. Ridgeway an explosive ordnance disposal team leader with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, thanks his wife and family duri... More
Brig. Gen. Mike Bridges, commander of the Alaska Army
Brig. Gen. Mike Bridges, commander of the Alaska Army National Guard, speaks before awarding World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fightin... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, left, deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch, a Special Tactics Tactical Air Control Party operator with th... More
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens shows emotion
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens shows emotion as he is awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fighting near Ludwigshafen, Germany. On March 23, 1945, Owens' tank w... More
Leadership with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron lead
Leadership with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron lead family, friends and teammates in Memorial Pushups following a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 22, 2019. ... More
Dan Collins, commander of chapter 593 of the Military
Dan Collins, commander of chapter 593 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, talks about the Purple Heart after World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years aft... More
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics
The family of Capt. Matthew D. Roland, a Special Tactics officer killed in action, was presented his posthumous Silver Star medal by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Hu... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, deputy commander
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vincent Becklund, deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, gives remarks during a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, Pooler,... More
Sergeant Kenneth Rick, a squad leader with 1st Battalion,
Sergeant Kenneth Rick, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, receives the Silver Star Medal from Lt. Gen. John Toolan, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, during an award cerem... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander, presents the Silver Star Medal to Master Sgt. John Grimesey, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, during a ceremony at ... More
Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with
Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, holds his daughter following a Silver Star medal presentation ceremony, April 7, 2017, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Claughs... More
The official party of a Silver Star Medal presentation
The official party of a Silver Star Medal presentation stands at attention during the reading of the official citation during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 15, 2019. U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sg... More
Chief Master Sgt. Michael West, a Special Tactics operator
Chief Master Sgt. Michael West, a Special Tactics operator with the 24th Special Operations Wing, leads Airmen, friends and family in Memorial Pushups following his Silver Star Medal ceremony, Dec. 15, 2017, at... More
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens shares a private
World War II veteran Arthur W. Owens shares a private moment with an Alaska Army National Guard soldier after being awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart 68 years after his heroic actions while fighting near... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, shows Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson a special gift from the British Air Commandos following Operation Eagle Claw... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Allen, center, commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. C... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, AFSOC commander, presents the Silver Star Medal to Master Sgt. John Grimesey, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, during a ceremony at ... More
Nicholas Brandau, former squad leader, 1st Battalion,
Nicholas Brandau, former squad leader, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, receives the Bronze Star Medal, from Lt. Gen. John Toolan, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, during an award ceremony... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, a Silver Star Medal April 7, 2017, at Pope... More
Sergeant Kenneth Rick, a squad leader with 1st Battalion,
Sergeant Kenneth Rick, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, received the Silver Star Medal from Lt. Gen. John Toolan, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, during an award cerem... More
Family, friends and teammates gather for a Silver Star
Family, friends and teammates gather for a Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 22, 2019. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a Special Tactics combat controller ... More