A-10 pilots receive Distinguished Flying Cross for strafing mission in Syria
By: Kyle Rempfer   3 days ago
Two A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots received Distinguished Flying Crosses for their actions in support of U.S. ground forces near al-Shaddadi, Syria, on May 2, according to an Air Force press release.
Maj. Tyler Schultz and Capt. Samantha Harvey were awarded the medals for their actions during a close air support mission against enemy fighters dispatched by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria to attack members of Operation Inherent Resolve.
“We’re there to support, protect and bring our ground forces home,†Schultz said.
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2018/03/09/a-10-pilots-receive-distinguished-flying-cross-for-strafing-mission-in-syria/
