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Article: -U.S. AIR FORCE: Venezuelan air force honors Keesler squadron
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- July 8, 1998
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M2 PRESSWIRE-8 July 1998-U.S. AIR FORCE: Venezuelan air force honors Keesler squadron (C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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While attending the 50th anniversary celebration for a Venezuelan air force unit in June, members of the Air Force Reserve Command's 815th Airlift Squadron from here received an unexpected honor.
During the festivities, Venezuelan air force officials presented the squadron with the Barra Insignia Honor al Merito, or Bar Insignia of Honor for Merit. According to the Venezuelans, the 815th AS was the first American military unit to receive the award, which is normally presented only to Venezuelan military organizations.
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