Airman to Receive Air Force Cross

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Staff Sgt. Zachary J. Rhyner will receive the Air Force Cross for his actions on April 6 in the Shok Valley in Afghanistan. Although shot in the left leg, he called in airstrikes, fired his M-4 rifle at the enemy and helped move other wounded people down a cliff.

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He was shot 15 minutes into what would become a 6 hour fire fight during which he is credited with keeping his team from being over-run twice.

Airman to Receive Air Force Cross

Can I get an Ooh-RAH?!

 

• Mar 4, 2009

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Bill G.

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I'll give him a big SALUTE from a former Air Force SSGT!

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For those that dont know, The Air Force Cross is the second highest award that the Air Force can bestow....

 

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