US Air Force Col Joe Jackson: Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War On May 12, 1968, Lt. Col. Joe Jackson flew straight into enemy fire to attempt a daring rescue. A three-man Air Force Combat Control Team was trapped at the besieged Kham Duc Special Forces camp, surrounded by enemy forces, under heavy fire, and with the airstrip engulfed in explosions and debris. Despite knowing the extreme danger, Jackson volunteered to land his unarmed C-123 transport aircraft. Braving intense fire and narrow

Tactical Air Refueling missions are a vital component of deployed AFSOC capabilities, allowing aircraft to carry out far reaching missions with minimal delay. Training with Air Mobility Command and the 6th Air Refueling Squadron from Travis AFB, California, prepared our 20th SOS pilots and air crew for real world scenarios and ensures efficient refueling operations in the future. | Cannon Air Force Base