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    Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack [Image 6 of 8]

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    Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

    SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM

    11.12.2024

    Photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali 

    48th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, awards the Silver Star medal to Maj. Benjamin Coffey, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E pilot, during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, Nov. 12, 2024. The Silver Star is the United States Armed Forces third-highest military decoration for valor in combat and was presented based on the aircrew’s gallantry in action repelling the Iranian attack as the airborne mission commanders directing coalition forces during the unprecedented large-scale attack against Israel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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    Date Taken: 11.12.2024
    Date Posted: 11.15.2024 06:45
    Photo ID: 8752980
    VIRIN: 241112-F-GC270-1417
    Resolution: 2789x1856
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    Location: SUFFOLK, GB

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