“This battle was a case study in toughness and extraordinary competence, but it was also a case study in love. The type of love that demands teammates fight for one another and give everything they have.” - Col. Matt Allen, 24th Special Operations Wing Commander Today the Secretary of the usairforce presented Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich with the #AirForceCross for extraordinary heroism. Due to COVID precautions, SSgt. Germanovich’s father pinned on his medal. #SpecialTactics #FirstThere #ThatOthersMayLive