+Dave 2,318 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+daddyairplanes 8,643 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heck 496 Posted November 15, 2014 Someone to be proud of, Dave. A man of courage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,318 Posted November 15, 2014 He retired a CMSgt in 1998. A true cold war warrior. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ST0RM 145 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,318 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lexx_Luthor 57 Posted November 18, 2014 Dave that's wonderful stuff. Only thing missing in his pic is a standard SAC issued cigar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ironroad 218 Posted November 18, 2014 S! to your father. My dad complained about the same Air Force politics, back when he served in the 50s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Typhoid 231 Posted November 19, 2014 Quite a record and a man to be proud of! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eagle2046 2 Posted November 21, 2014 Pretty impressive.....from the greatest generation. You should be very proud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
