Honorees walk to the stage during the Distinguished Flying Cross presentation at Travis Air Force Base, California, Dec. 9, 2022. Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, recognized 24 Airmen for their heroic actions during Operation Allies Refuge. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any officer or enlisted person of the armed forces for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.

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