From left, U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, Lt. Col. Curtis Culver, 494th Fighter Squadron, Lt. Col. Timothy Causey, 494th FS commander, and Col. Jack Arthaud, 48th Fighter Wing commander, stand during the presentation of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Culver and Causey during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, Nov. 12, 2024. Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 494th Fighter Generation Squadron were recognized for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones and missiles launched from Iran and Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen against Israel April 13-14, 2024, while deployed in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)
Date Taken: | 11.12.2024 |
Date Posted: | 11.15.2024 06:46 |
Photo ID: | 8752979 |
VIRIN: | 241112-F-GC270-1212 |
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