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CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- This February, five airmen assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing were awarded the Defense Superior Service Medals with “R” Device (DSSM-R) for their involvement in a complex kinetic engagement with significant strategic impact that occurred last year.
The DSSM-R is at the same level as the Legion of Merit with “R” Device (LOM-R) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). This marks an historical event as this is the first time a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) aircrew were recognized at an equivalent level to manned aircrew for a similar act.
“This is a momentous achievement, and we are proud of our Airmen and the outstanding work they do,” said Col Eric Schmidt, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander. “This distinction is well deserved, and I am happy to see our RPA aircrew receive recognition at the same level as manned aircrew, now that our RPA are making significant contributions in Europe and the Pacific.”
Story was originally posted to the Base Creech Air Force website on Mar. 8, 2023, and may be found at https://www.creech.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3322449/hunters-awarded-defense-superior-service-medals/
| Date Taken: | 03.21.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 04.14.2023 18:17 |
| Story ID: | 440878 |
| Location: | CREECH AFB, NEVADA, US |
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