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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Alaskan Command,and Eleventh Air Force, left, presents Capt. Nathanial Welch, 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron pilot and chief of plans and programs, with the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 1, 2026. Welch received the decoration for his heroism and bravery while evading enemy missiles at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through exceptional flying as an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron protecting coalition aircraft until they were safely clear of the threat. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Mary Murray)
| Date Taken: | 07.01.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.09.2026 13:37 |
| Photo ID: | 9801606 |
| VIRIN: | 260701-F-ON091-5836 |
| Resolution: | 4132x2749 |
| Size: | 1.51 MB |
| Location: | EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, US |
| Web Views: | 1 |
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