More On Awards

Two pararescuemen assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base received the Bronze Star medal with Valor earlier this month.

The ceremony honored the actions of two crews from the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade.

Sgt. Maj. Thomas "Patrick" Payne is the first living member of Delta Force to receive the nation's highest award for valor.

He labored 30 grueling hours, fighting through his own shrapnel wounds to save the lives of dozens, perhaps hundreds, of men.

Federal funds will not be used to pay for the monument, according to the legislation.

Members of the Air Force's 21st Special Tactics Squadron earned over 90 awards for actions against extremist organizations.

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Victoria Vanderhaden is only the second female Coast Guard member to receive the award.

The medal, which is the Army's highest award for non-combat heroism, was presented by Gen. James McConville.

Sgt. 1st Class Patrick Shields received the Soldier's Medal from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee during a ceremony.

The eligibility window applies to anyone whose mission started on Jan. 31, 2020 or later.