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Duane D. Hackney

Duane Dale Hackney (June 5, 1947 – September 3, 1993) was a United States Air Force pararescueman. He was the most decorated enlisted man in USAF history and the recipient of 28 decorations for valor in combat and more than 70 awards and decorations in all. He served in the Air Force from 1965 to 1991, retiring as a chief master sergeant. A recipient of…

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Military career

PJDistinguished Flying CrossesAir MedalsSilver StarAirman's Medal
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Awards
Air Force Cross Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (4) w/ Combat V Airman's Medal Purple Heart (2)
Allegiance
United States
Born
(1947-06-05)5 June 1947 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Branch
United States Air Force
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Died
3 September 1993(1993-09-03) (aged 46) Pennsylvania, U.S.

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related to External links · 21
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Duane D. Hackney → All, Carole Hackney Bergstrom, Duane, Hackney, Hackney Training Complex, He, His, In June, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, September, The
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Duane D. Hackney → Airman Second Class Duane, Charlotte, Congress Number, Fine Books Publishing Company, Hackney, Library, LLC, NC, The Pararescue Association
Allegiance · 1
Duane D. Hackney → United States
Awards · 1
Duane D. Hackney → Air Force Cross Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (4) w/ Combat V Airman's Medal Purple Heart (2)
Born · 1
Duane D. Hackney → (1947-06-05)5 June 1947 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Branch · 1
Duane D. Hackney → United States Air Force
Conflicts · 1
Duane D. Hackney → Vietnam War
Died · 1
Duane D. Hackney → 3 September 1993(1993-09-03) (aged 46) Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nickname · 1
Duane D. Hackney → Moe

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Duane D. HackneyAllegianceUnited States1.00infobox
Duane D. HackneyAwardsAir Force Cross Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (4) w/ Combat V Airman's Medal Purple Heart (2)1.00infobox
Duane D. HackneyBorn(1947-06-05)5 June 1947 Flint, Michigan, U.S.1.00infobox
Duane D. HackneyBranchUnited States Air Force1.00infobox
Duane D. HackneyConflictsVietnam War1.00infobox
Duane D. HackneyDied3 September 1993(1993-09-03) (aged 46) Pennsylvania, U.S.1.00infobox
Duane D. HackneyNicknameMoe1.00infobox
Duane D. HackneyRankChief Master Sergeant1.00infobox
Duane D. HackneyService years1965–19911.00infobox
Duane D. HackneyUnit37th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron1.00infobox
Duane D. Hackneyrelated to Death and legacyDuane0.60section
Duane D. Hackneyrelated to Death and legacyHackney0.60section

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