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120414_A5_TACP Airman receives second Silver Star medal
Master Sgt. Thomas Case, a tactical air control party Airman with the 18th Air Support Operations Group, received his second Silver Star medal, Nov. 13, 2014, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Case is the third Airman and first TACP since 9/11 to have two Silver Stars, making him one of the most highly-decorated U.S. service members. Case received the medal for gallantry in action during a 2009 deployment to Afghanistan. The Silver Star medal is the U.S. military’s third highest military decoration for valor. It is presented for gallantry in action against an enemy of the U.S.
120414_A5_TACP Airman receives second Silver Star medal
Master Sgt. Thomas Case, a tactical air control party Airman with the 18th Air Support Operations Group, received his second Silver Star medal, Nov. 13, 2014, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Case is the third Airman and first TACP since 9/11 to have two Silver Stars, making him one of the most highly-decorated U.S. service members. Case received the medal for gallantry in action during a 2009 deployment to Afghanistan. The Silver Star medal is the U.S. military’s third highest military decoration for valor. It is presented for gallantry in action against an enemy of the U.S.