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Sergeant James G. Lundie

Sergeant James G. Lundie distinguished himself by gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force at Kham Duc, Republic of Vietnam on 12 May 1968. On that date, Sergeant Lundie aided the wounded, destroyed a machine gun position of the opposing force, and performed essential communications functions while under a heavy...
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Staff Sergeant James D. Burch, Jr.

Staff Sergeant James D. Burch, Jr. distinguished himself by gallantry in connection with military operations against an armed force at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on 29 April 1975. Amidst heavy artillery, rocket firepower, panic stricken Vietnamese Air Force Pilots and refugees, he steadfastly maintained his post alone in the control...
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CMSgt Alcide “Bull” Benini

Memorial Service:  Alcide Sylvio Benini

NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Alcide (Bull) Sylvio Benini, 93 years young, died 16 Apr 2015, in the Hampton Veterans Administration Hospital Hospice. alcide_beniniA viewing and memorial will be held Sunday, 19 April, at 430 pm,...
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The CCS Mission

Today’s Mission:  Tomorrow's Special Tactics Warriors The mission of the Combat Control School is to provide the Department of Defense, the Air Force Special Operations Command, and the 720th Special Tactics Group with mission ready 3-level Combat Controllers and conduct advanced skills upgrade training for special operations airmen to produce the highest quality, air-minded, ground combat...
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