 
UK's 'Friendly Invasion' 70 years on
Tech. Sgt. Robert Leidenfrost was a bombardier with the 560th Squadron under the 388th Bombardment Group during World War II. The 388th BG memorial, which was re-dedicated at Coney Weston, England, July 14, 2012, is dedicated to the Airmen who lost their lives while serving in the 388th BG at Knettishall Airfield. (Photo courtesy of Olivia Leydenfrost)
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Posted: 7/23/2012
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There when needed
Navajo Indian Code Talkers Henry Bake and George Kirk from December 1943. (Courtesy of the National Archives)
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Posted: 11/17/2011
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40th Tuskegee National Convention
Pearlie Harvey, right, congratulates her husband, Ret. Lt. Col. James Harvey, left, at the Gala Dinner for the Tuskegee Airmen 40th National Convention, August 6, 2011, at the Gaylord National Hotel, Md. Colonel Harvey received the Noel F. Parrish Award, the Tuskegee Airmen Inc., highest of honor. This award recognizes outstanding endeavors to enhance access to knowledge, skills, and opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erik Cardenas)
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Posted: 8/9/2011
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1st Lt. Jack W. Mathis
First Lt. Jack W. Mathis was the lead bombardier in a B-17 Flying Fortress squadron on a bombing run over Vegesack, Germany, March 18, 1943. Lieutenant Mathis was mortally wounded from antiaircraft fire, but dragged himself to his bomb sight to complete the mission. He died at his post. Due to his heroic actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Posted: 1/23/2011
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Staff Sgt. Archibald Mathies
Staff Sgt. Archibald Mathies was one of four enlisted people to receive the nation's highest military honor during World War II.After a bombing mission, he attempted to land a disabled aircraft with the navigator to save a badly wounded pilot who could not bail out; they all died on the third unsuccessful try. His unselfish actions and ultimate sacrifice earned him the Medal of Honor posthumously. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Posted: 12/30/2010
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Gen. Laurence Kuter
Gen. Laurence Kuter was an instrumental strategist in the formation of two major commands for the newly independent Air Force, Military Air Transport Service and Pacific Air Forces. He also became the commander. General Kuter was the youngest general officer in the Army in 1942, and he never served in the active rank of colonel. His was the first "jump" promotion of an officer since the Civil War when William T. Sherman was promoted (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Posted: 12/29/2010
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Capt. Darrell R. Lindsey
Capt. Darrell R. Lindsey saved the lives of an entire bomber crew and gave his life to do so over the Seine River in France during World War II. His actions earned him the nation's highest military honor, the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Posted: 12/29/2010
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2nd Lt. William Lawley Jr.
On the first day day of "Big Week," when the Army Air Forces wrenched control of the sky from the German Luftwaffe during World War II, then-1st Lt. William Lawley showed extraordinary bravery and courage in bringing home a crippled aircraft with a barely functioning crew. It was Feb. 20, 1944 and the mission was to bomb a factory in Leipzig, Germany. For his actions, he was awarded the nation's highest military honor, the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Posted: 12/14/2010
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2nd Lt. David Kingsley
On his 20th combat mission, 2nd Lt. David R. Kingsley made a life-or-death decision. He gave up his parachute, to another crewmember. This cost Lieutenant Kingsley his life, and for his actions, he was awarded the nation's highest military honor, the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Posted: 12/13/2010
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Col. Neel Kearby
Col. Neel Kearby's ambition was to become a fighter pilot; not just a pilot, but the one with the most kills, the "ace of aces." On one of his missions in the Pacific Theater, he showed his daring and superior flying skill by shooting down six enemy aircraft against insurmountable odds. For this mission, he was awarded the nation's highest military honor, the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Col. Neel Kearby
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Posted: 12/3/2010
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Gen. Leon W. Johnson
During Operation Tidal Wave, the most highly decorated military mission in U.S. history, Gen. Leon W. Johnson was the leader of a group B-24 Liberators that took off on an 18-hour, 2,400 mile round trip mission to destroy the largest Nazi-held oil refinery at Ploesti, 30 miles north of Bucharest, Romania. Five Airmen, including General Johnson, earned the Medal of Honor that day in 1943. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Posted: 12/3/2010
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Maj. John L. Jerstad
During Operation Tidal Wave, the most highly decorated military mission in U.S. history, 179 B-24s took off on an 18-hour, 2,400 mile round trip mission to destroy the largest of the Nazi-held oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania. Despite his aircraft in flames, Maj. John L. Jerstad completed the mission and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Posted: 12/1/2010
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