Today, Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a #SpecialTactics combat controller, was awarded the #SilverStarMedal. While deployed to Afghanistan in 2007, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Grove exposed himself to danger and secured the safety of his joint and partner force members by controlling #PrecisionStrike airpower from F-15s as close as 100 meters of his team's position. Follow the link on our story to read more on this #AirCommando #hero and why his #BronzeStarMedal with #Valor was upgraded. #AFSOC afspecopscmd ussocom usairforce deptofdefense usafspecopsrecruiting