Silver Star
The Silver Star medal and award for Air Force Maj. Michael A. Blea, assistant director of operations for the 480th Fighter Squadron, are displayed during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 3, 2026. Blea is now one of fewer than 100 airmen to earn the Silver Star since the Air Force was established as an independent military service in 1947.
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Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alexandra Longfellow
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