MacDill AFB recognizes four aircrew during Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony
U.S. Air Force Capt. John Squatrito, KC-135 pilot assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron, reflects on his accomplishment following a Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 23, 2025. The aircrew obeyed an order to change their flight path and flew the KC-135 tanker towards an escalated situation on the ground. The pilots executed a precise orbit pattern over the fighter jets engaged in an air-to-ground strike, providing critical support and demonstrating exceptional coordination and professionalism in a high-stakes mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook
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