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by SrA Ryan Conroy

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U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A. Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Sean A. Pybus, deputy commander of United States Special Operations Command, stand beside three U.S. Air Force Special Tactics combat controllers, who received an Air Force Cross and two Silver Stars. They are credited with saving the lives of more than 80 U.S. Army Special Forces and Afghan Commando teammates by providing flawless air-to-ground integration in the special operations battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Ryan Conroy/Released)

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Photographer's Narrative

 

This was shot during the National Anthem at an Air Force Cross and Silver Star Medal ceremony for three special tactics combat controllers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.  This was a rewarding experience because I was able to help spread the word about men who deserved recognition for their honorable actions while deployed. They saved the lives of nearly a hundred men, and due to the special operations motto of “Quiet Professionals” they would never speak about it themselves. This shot captured the patriotic display of American Airmen doing the right thing and leaders recognizing those in their command.