On April 8th, 2017, United States Air Force Combat Controller, SSgt Germanovich, was attached to a The 7th Special Forces Group and coalition team in Nangahar Province, Afghanistan. When overan by enemy forces, the team fought for their lives in a grueling 8 hour battle. The events of that day led to SSgt. Germanovich receiving the #AirForceCross. We remember all who fought that day and honor U.S. Army SSG Mark De Alencar who was killed in action. #FallenNotForgotten #airforcecross #specialwarfa

He was shot three times and didn’t stop fighting. When Charile Company was led into an ambush, their cries for help fell on deaf ears until one Air Force pararescue unit stepped in. History recounts it as being one of the bloodiest days of the Vietnam War. But, one #Airman volunteered on his day off to go with the rescue team. This stock boy from a small town still leads the way by showing us what sacrifice and courage looks like. William H. Pitsenbarger earned the Medal of Honor and will foreve