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Features

Behind the medal: How four Airmen saved 90 lives

Behind the medal: How four Airmen saved 90 lives

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The sun was just beginning to glow across the dark skies of Mali in late May, 2014.

March 3, 2016 ×

Commentary

A tale of heroism: ‘I was just doing my job’

by Tech. Sgt. Margarita Lugo
86th Airlift Wing Equal Opportunity

My father, Fernando C. Lugo, was drafted into the Army in November 1966. After completing high school, he received a letter that said, “Greetings, you been drafted into the Army,” which included a 12 cent New York City subway token to help him report to basic training.

September 19, 2013 ×
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