Legendary Valor
These are men of valor who have bravely distinguished themselves serving our country, while representing the United States of America in conflicts, and providing humanitarian aid around the globe. Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Somalia (Africa), Iraq, Afghanistan, Panama, Laos, Cambodia and many other countries, far from home, where ever Combat Controllers are needed, these men serve with courage and valor, leading the way at the tip of the spear. Some of these warriors have so recently been selected for our nations highest awards for gallantry and valor, that the accompanying citations have not been released. Legendary Valor is a Portraits in Courage Gallery Dedicated to the Special Tactics Warriors of Combat Control, and the Legacy they have created with Legendary Valor. Many who distinguished themselves in combat operations, humanitarian actions, or by their significant contributions to the growth, development, and historical significance of the Air Commandos, and to Combat Control Teams, have not received the recognition they deserve. They are not forgotten by the brotherhood. Significantly, it is important to recognize the man and the legend that conceived of and created the foundation for Combat Control Teams as they exist today, CMSgt Alcide Benini. The Alcide Benini Heritage Museum is the single resource preserving the history, heritage and legacy of USAF Combat Control. It is appropriate that this educational resource carries his name. These are extraordinary men, living extraordinary lives, and they are the sons, fathers and brothers living in your neighborhood. Read their stories, meet the legends who lived them.Distinguished Combat Controllers
These are Special Operations Warriors from Special Tactics Units of The United States Air Force Special Operations Command.
A Living Legacy
Some of these stories of valor were nearly lost to history and the passage of time.
A Dedication to the Brotherhood
Alcide Benini
Portraits in Courage
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TSgt Douglas Matthews
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global War...
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SrA Goodie Goodman
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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TSgt Matthew Greiner
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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TSgt Ishmael Villegas
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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TSgt Ishmael Villegas
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster Awarded...
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TSgt Matthew McKenna
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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SrA Dustin H Temple
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE AIR FORCE CROSS _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the...
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SSgt Robert Gutierrez
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE AIR FORCE CROSS _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the...
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TSgt John Chapman
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE AIR FORCE CROSS _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the...
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SrA Zachary J Rhyner
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE AIR FORCE CROSS _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the...
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Capt Barry F. Crawford
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE AIR FORCE CROSS _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the...
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SSgt Christopher Baradat
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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TSgt Delorean Sheridan
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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SSgt Michael Blout
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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SSgt Sean Harvell
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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Sgt Tappero, Charles
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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TSG Bradley Reilly
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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Capt Kent Helber
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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SSgt Sean Harvell
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster Awarded...
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Capt Blake Luttrell
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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Sgt Kenneth Copeland
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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TSgt Clint Campbell
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during The War on...
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SSgt Donald East
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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SSgt Dale Young
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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Capt Hayden Sears
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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Sgt David McCraken
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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TSgt Andrew Martin
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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Sgt James Lundie
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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Maj Donald Strobaugh
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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SrA Mark A. Forester
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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A2C Keith Fabian
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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Sgt. Jeffery W. Bray
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________________ Sergeant Jeffery W. Bray Sergeant Jeffrey...
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TSgt Robert O’Connor
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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SSgt Billie Slayton
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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TSgt William C Markham
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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SSgt. Michael Stockdale
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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TSgt Scott A. Innis
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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Sgt Cesar Urenda
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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SrA Adam Krueger
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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TSgt Mort Freedman
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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SrA Caleb Heidelberg
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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SSgt. Peter Holt
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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SSgt. Joseph Lienhard
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Operation Enduring Freedom - South and...
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SSgt. Cecil Gilbreath
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Operation Enduring Freedom - South and...
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SSgt James D. Burch
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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SSgt. Alan Yoshida
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Operation Enduring Freedom - South and...
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MSgt Lewis Brabham
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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Capt Bob Schneidenbach
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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Capt. Donald Howie
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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SSgt Guy Fagan
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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Sgt. Rudolph Elizondo
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia -...
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SSgt. Edwin Rhodes
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia -...
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TSgt. Tom Monley
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia -...
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SrA Evan Jones
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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SSgt. Andrew Kubik
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...
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Sgt. John LeBold
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia...
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A1C Walter Smith
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ The Vietnam War - Southeast Asia -...
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SSgt Gabriel Brown
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR _______________________________________________________ Awarded for actions during the Global...