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Capt. Barry F. Crawford Jr. responds to questions during a press briefing in the Pentagon on April 11, 2012. Crawford was awarded the Air Force Cross for his heroism during his service as a Special Tactics Officer while deployed to Afghanistan. On May 4, 2010, Crawford was instrumental in saving the lives of three Afghan soldiers and evacuating two Afghans killed in action.

Capt. Barry F. Crawford Jr. responds to questions during a press briefing in the Pentagon.

Capt. Barry F. Crawford Jr. responds to questions during a press briefing in the Pentagon on April 11, 2012. Crawford was awarded the Air Force Cross for his heroism during his service as a Special Tactics Officer while deployed to Afghanistan. On May 4, 2010, Crawford was instrumental in saving the lives of three Afghan soldiers and evacuating two Afghans killed in action.

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