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Fairchild AFB Airmen receive high honors for combat heroism

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, pins the Distinguished Flying Cross with “C” Device on U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Stallings, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, during a decoration ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 31, 2026. This medal is the nation's highest award for extraordinary aerial achievement, with the "C" device signifying meritorious service under combat conditions where the recipient was personally exposed to hostile action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabriel Conley)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Gabriel Conley
VIRIN: 260331-F-QA066-1176.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

24-70mm f/2.8G

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

1600

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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