Nov. 15, 2024 Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 494th FS and 494th FGS were recognized during a ceremony for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones.
Dec. 17, 2019 Two pararescue Airmen receive Silver Star for gallant actions in Afghanistan Tech. Sgt. Gavin Fisher and Staff Sgt. Daniel Swensen were awarded the U.S. Armed Forces’ third highest military combat decoration for saving nearly 40 lives and eliminating more than 100 enemy fighters in two separate combat engagements.