Airmen recognized with Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross for efforts during Operation

Airmen recognized with Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross for efforts during Operation Allies Refuge

From left, U.S. Air Force Capt. Rachel Curtis, 459th Airlift Squadron wing flight safety officer; Senior Airman Eduardo Ortiz,374th Security Forces Squadron aircraft systems trainer, and Tech. Sgt. Charles Bowman, 374th SFS NCO in charge of training, pose for a photo with their newly-presented medals at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2024. Operation Allies Refuge was the largest noncombatant aerial evacuation in American history, carrying out humanitarian aid drops and the safe evacuation of civilians from conflict zones in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Airmen recognized with Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross for efforts during Operation Allies Refuge

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, left, presents the Air Medal to Capt. Rachel Curtis, 459th Airlift Squadron wing flight safety officer, during a ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2024. The Air Medal is awarded to service members for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievements while participating in aerial flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Airmen recognized with Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross for efforts during Operation Allies Refuge

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, presents Tech. Sgt. Charles Bowman, 374th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of training, with the Distinguished Flying Cross medal during a ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2024. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to a member of the U.S. armed forces for acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Airmen recognized with Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross for efforts during Operation Allies Refuge

A Distinguished Flying Cross medal was awarded to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles Bowman, 374th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of training, during a ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2024. Bowman was awarded the medal for his heroism during the evacuation of 124,000 people from Afghanistan for Operation Allies Refuge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Members of the 374th Airlift Wing were recognized for their contributions during Operation Allies Refuge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24. Operation Allies Refuge was the largest noncombatant aerial evacuation in American history, carrying out humanitarian aid drops and the safe evacuation of civilians from conflict zones in Afghanistan.

Airmen recognized with Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross for efforts during Operation Allies Refuge

Airmen recognized with Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross for efforts during Operation Allies Refuge

Airmen recognized with Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross for efforts during Operation Allies Refuge

Airmen recognized with Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross for efforts during Operation Allies Refuge