Capt. Barry F. Crawford, Jr. from the Maryland Air National Guard, 175th Wing, receives congratulations from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz at the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes, April 12. He was awarded the Air Force Cross and Purple Heart for his extraordinary heroism in military operations against an armed enemy of the United States as Special Tactics Officer near Lagham Province, Afghanistan, on May 4, 2010. Captain Crawford is credited for taking decisive action to save the lives of three wounded Afghan soldiers and evacuate two Afghan soldiers killed in action. Captain Crawford is fifth recipient since 9/11 to receive the Air Force Cross. (Photo by Master Sgt. Ed Bard)
Master Sgt. Ed Bard
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