A boom operator on an Air Force tanker earned two DFCs for combat flights
A ceremony was held at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington. Awards were presented to members of the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron for their actions in combat. The Air Force has confirmed that a boom operator received two notable awards.
This is a rare occurrence for such honors to be given twice to one individual. Further information about the circumstances surrounding these awards can be found through official Air Force channels or local news reports, which may provide more context about the events being recognized.
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