+Dave Posted November 14, 2014 Posted November 14, 2014 My father pulled the gunner out of the burning B-52 that day. It was supposed to be an Airmen's Medal, but it was down graded due to his low rank. 12
+daddyairplanes Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 its about the deed not the citation and those he saved i'm sure hold him in higher regard than any approving authority for the awards
Heck Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Someone to be proud of, Dave. A man of courage.
+Dave Posted November 15, 2014 Author Posted November 15, 2014 He retired a CMSgt in 1998. A true cold war warrior. 5
+JediMaster Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 Screw the politics, that gunner's family owes your father like no one's business, and I'm sure he never regretted not getting a bigger medal.
+ST0RM Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 Sad state of politics. Downgrade a medal based upon rank, not the actual action that it was awarded for. Dipshits! S! to the Chief!
+Dave Posted November 17, 2014 Author Posted November 17, 2014 It never bothered dad at all. It kind of chagrined him actually because me made sure none of his troops ever fell victim to that kind of BS.
Lexx_Luthor Posted November 18, 2014 Posted November 18, 2014 Dave that's wonderful stuff. Only thing missing in his pic is a standard SAC issued cigar.
ironroad Posted November 18, 2014 Posted November 18, 2014 S! to your father. My dad complained about the same Air Force politics, back when he served in the 50s.
eagle2046 Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 Pretty impressive.....from the greatest generation. You should be very proud.
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