U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Hostage, right, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks with Maj. Charles McMullen, left, 41st Rescue Squadron helicopter pilot, plus his friends and family, before presenting him the Silver Star at Langley Air Force Base, Va., April 3, 2012. McMullen received the Silver Star for leading an aerial combat mission to rescue two wounded British soldiers in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Newman/Released)