Posted on Sep 9, 2020

Sergeant Duane D. Hackney receives Air Force Cross

Lt Col Charlie Brown

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Sergeant Duane D. Hackney is presented with the Air Force Cross for bravery in rescuing an Air Force pilot in Vietnam. He was the first living Air Force enlisted man to receive the award, the nation’s second highest award for bravery in action.

Sergeant Duane D. Hackney receives Air Force Cross

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Great share Lt Col Charlie Brown , great history ma'am.

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Thanks Cowboy

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Lt Col Charlie Brown - You're very welcome ma'am.

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Awesome!

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Sergeant Duane D. Hackney receives Air Force Cross

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