Dyess AFB: A Lucky Flight in the Fight - Aircrew Receives Combat Medal
May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020
DYESS AFB, Texas, May 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Dyess Air Force Base (7th Bomb Wing) issued the following news:
There are many varieties of threats for aircraft involved in aiding ground troops in deployed environments. One main example of these threats can include taking fire from advancing enemy forces in the area of responsibility.
This became a reality for one 39th Airlift Squadron aircrew while deployed to Afghanistan as part of the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squad . . .
There are many varieties of threats for aircraft involved in aiding ground troops in deployed environments. One main example of these threats can include taking fire from advancing enemy forces in the area of responsibility.
This became a reality for one 39th Airlift Squadron aircrew while deployed to Afghanistan as part of the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squad . . .