Drone Pilot To Receive First Air Force Medal of Honor Since Vietnam

Oct 05, 2022

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INDIAN SPRINGS, NV – An Air Force drone pilot who managed to fly his MQ-9 Reaper for 120 straight hours through multiple firefights will receive the Medal of Honor, Air Force officials confirmed today. Major Curtis Beasley will be the first Airman to receive the nation's highest award since the Vietnam War.

He is also the first American to receive the Me…

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