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    Challenge coins: A tradition of excellence [Image 2 of 3]

    Challenge coins: A tradition of excellence

    AVIANO AIR BASE, ITALY

    03.24.2015

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman 

    31st Fighter Wing

    The history of the challenge coins dates back to World War II, when an American pilot was shot down and captured in Germany. His identity was proven and life saved when he revealed a bronze medallion, with his flying squadron emblem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman/Released)

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 03.24.2015
    Date Posted: 04.09.2015 09:47
    Photo ID: 1864237
    VIRIN: 150324-F-FK724-204
    Resolution: 5159x3685
    Size: 1.31 MB
    Location: AVIANO AIR BASE, IT

    Web Views: 73
    Downloads: 17

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