AVG Recognition
Crawford convinced the USAF to officially recognize the contributions made by the American Volunteer Group (AVG), the "Flying Tigers," during World War II. The Air Force presented the Presidential Unit Citation to the AVG in 1992. In 1996, AVG pilots received the Distinguished Flying Cross and all other Flying Tigers were awarded the Bronze Star.
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