War fighter pilot, triple ace. Col Ralph Parr: Korean War fighter ace, also a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross. A1C William H. Pitsenbarger: Pararescueman and the first enlisted recipient. Award later upgraded to Medal of Honor. MSgt Zachary Rhyner: a Combat Controller in the Battle of Shok Valley during the War in Afghanistan. 1st Lt Karl W. Richter: Fighter pilot killed in action in Vietnam. Lt Col James Robinson Risner: Vietnam War fighter pilot and POW and first living recipient; received two awards. Maj R. Stephen Ritchie: USAF pilot ace of the Vietnam War. Retired as a brigadier general. Capt Dale E. Stovall: Vietnam War helicopter pilot who rescued Roger Locher from North Vietnam, flying further than any other SAR pilot. Retired as a brigadier general. Col Robert M. White: X-15 test pilot and F-105 commander. See also Combat Action Medal References External links Alphabetical recipients list, Home of the Heroes Listing of Vietnam War Air Force Cross recipients "Air Force Cross Awarded 40 Years Late", Air Force Times, March 31, 2008 Awards and decorations of the United States Air Force Awards and decorations of the United States Space Force Awards established in 1960 Courage awards