Opening Comments

Col. Thad Allen, 22nd Special Tactics Squadron commander, delivers his opening comments, May 14, 2014, to his Airmen during the 22nd STS awards ceremony and dining-out at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Allen’s unit employs special tactics combat controllers, tactical air control party, and support personnel in support of special operations missions across multiple theaters of operation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)

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The Blue Team

Airmen from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron blue team stand with Col. Thad Allen, 22nd STS commander, May 14, 2014, during the 22nd STS awards ceremony and dining-out at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Members of the blue team were awarded 16 Air Force medals to include a Bronze Star Medal with Valor and four Bronze Star Medals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)

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The Red Team

Col. Thad Allen, 22nd Special Tactics Squadron commander, honors Airmen from the 22nd STS red team, May 14, 2014, during the 22nd STS awards ceremony and dining-out at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Members of the red team were awarded 22 Air Force medals to include five Bronze Star Medals with Valor, two Bronze Star Medals and two Purple Hearts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)

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The Silver Team

Col. Thad Allen, 22nd Special Tactics Squadron commander, presents Airmen from the 22nd STS silver team, May 14, 2014, during the 22nd STS awards ceremony and dining-out at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Members of this team were awarded 15 Air Force medals to include a Bronze Star Medal with Valor, and eight Bronze Star Medals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)

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Missing Man Table

The missing man table is represented at the front of the American Lake Conference Center banquet room, May 14, 2014, during the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron awards ceremony and dining-out at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. As the Airmen entered the dining area, they noticed the table at the front, raised to call their attention to its purpose as it was there to honor their missing loved ones. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Russ Jackson)

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Airmen from the 22nd Special Tactical Squadron honored at awards ceremony

Published May 15, 2014

Opening Comments

The Blue Team

The Red Team

The Silver Team

Missing Man Table