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Staff Sgt. Zachary Rhyner deployed to Afghanistan in 2008. Sergeant Rhyner, a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, will be awarded the Air Force Cross Mar. 10, 2009 for his actions in Shok Valley, Afghanistan April 6, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo)

“If it wasn’t for Zach, I wouldn’t be here,” said Sergeant Gutierrez.
Air Force Cross, Purple Heart

A Hell of a Fight

Special Forces soldiers to receive 10 Silver Stars for one hell of a battle.