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Hackney receives Medal of Honor - Sep 09, 1967 - HISTORY.com

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Sergeant Duane D. Hackney is presented with the Air Force Cross for bravery in rescuing an Air Force pilot in Vietnam. He was the first living Air Force enlisted man to receive the award, the nation’s second highest award for bravery in action.

Hackney receives Medal of Honor - Sep 09, 1967 - HISTORY.com

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SP5 Mark Kuzinski

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CW5 Jack Cardwell

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Great history post

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SP5 Mark Kuzinski

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Thanks and good morning.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Good morning Mark, thank you for the excellent history share .

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SP5 Mark Kuzinski

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Thanks David.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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SP5 Mark Kuzinski you're very welcome Mark.

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