For an aviator, Distinguished Flying Cross is like the Holy Grail of recognition. It’s the highest regard because it relates to your ability as a pilot to do really well.

HELENA -- On May 27, 1945, Helena Air Corps pilot 1st Lt. Stanley Black’s B-29 bomber “Tinny Anne” was shot down over the mountains of Japan during a combat mission ...

Captain Richard Anthony Peters USN (Ret) “Pete,” call sign Toro, passed away 3 May 2025. He was born 12 May 1933 in Reynoldsville, NY. At twelve he fell in love with flying after exploring a B ...

Other awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, the Joint Service Commendation ...

He holds numerous commendations, including the Meritorious Service Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. Summer Carney With more than 20 years experience serving military spouses, families and service ...

Tim’s illustrious military career was adorned with honors, including the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism, and the Meritorious Service Medal.

She was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. And, Cochran used the airport at Thermal, established in 1942, in support of the war effort so often it ...

Bolden received the Defense Superior Service Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was also inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2006 and the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2017.

President Donald Trump nominated Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine to be the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Lt. Gen. Caine has previously served with 174th Figh ...

Mike Durant Kept Flying For the Army For a Few More Years. Despite surviving a difficult scenario in Somalia, Mike Durant continued to serve in the army. He recovered from his injuries at the ...

For his service, John earned numerous honors, including three Legions of Merit, the Bronze Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, the U.S. Joint Service Commendation Medal, the National ...