Air Force Cross
Valor aviation medal
The Air Force Cross is the second-highest military decoration awarded by the United States Air Force, given for extraordinary heroism in combat.
It ranks just below the Medal of Honor.
The equivalent award in the Army is the Distinguished Service Cross, and in the Navy, the Navy Cross.
He received the Air Force Cross for his actions during the rescue mission.
- medalMetal honor token
- military honorAward for armed service
- valorCourage in danger
- braveryBoldness before danger
- combatArmed hostile engagement
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Air Force Crossdishonorable discharge
Punitive military separation
court-martial · general discharge · demotion · desertion · dereliction of duty
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