Some badassery.
Aim High.
"Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA (November 16, 2016): The 22nd Special Tactics Squadron held an awards ceremony, recognizing the heroism of six Special Tactics Airmen.
The centerpiece of the event saw Maj. Gen. Eugene Haase, AFSOC Vice Commander, decorate Combat Controller Staff Sgt. Keaton Thiem with the Silver Star Medal for conspicuous gallantry. Deployed with U.S. Army SOF in Afghanistan, Thiem leveraged precision air power to secure a 100-plus man element during a brutal 14-hour firefight, displaying absolute disregard for his own personal safety.
Additional decorations included the Bronze Star Medal with Valor for an Airman who neutralized an insider threat and four Air Force Combat Action Medals, cementing the 22nd STS's legacy of direct combat prowess.
#CombatController #SilverStar #SOF #AFSOCValor"
-Combat Control Foundation