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Maj. Mike “Vago” Hilkert, an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot with the 303rd Fighter Squadron, is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Oct. 2, 2021, in the 5-Bay hangar on Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Hilkert received the award for actions taken on a combat search-and-rescue mission in 2011 in the Kapisa province of Afghanistan. (Staff Sgt. Kristin Cerri/Air Force)

A harrowing night in Afghanistan earns A-10 pilot the Distinguished Flying Cross, 10 years later

Lt. Col. Mike Hilkert helped save the lives of more than 30 soldiers and airmen.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Guard soldiers may lose training if not reimbursed for Capitol mission

The National Guard may have to make serious cuts to training and readiness if Congress doesn't reimburse it for more than four months of Capitol security duty.

By Davis Winkie

4 years ago

The future of SOF: Exclusive interview with SOCOM commander Richard Clarke

The commander of U.S. Special Operations Command talks with Military Times about the future of the force.

By Howard Altman

4 years ago

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