![U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randal Reed,left, Third Air Force commander, presents a Legion of Merit decoration during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. The Legion U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randal Reed,left, Third Air Force commander, presents a Legion of Merit decoration during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. The Legion](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2GKXKM7/us-air-force-maj-gen-randal-reedleft-third-air-force-commander-presents-a-legion-of-merit-decoration-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-at-raf-alconbury-england-july-20-2021-the-legion-of-merit-is-a-military-award-of-the-united-states-armed-forces-that-is-given-for-exceptionally-meritorious-conduct-in-the-performance-of-outstanding-services-and-achievements-2GKXKM7.jpg)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randal Reed,left, Third Air Force commander, presents a Legion of Merit decoration during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. The Legion
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randal Reed, left, Third Air Force commander, presents a Legion of Merit decoration during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. The
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, pins the Legion of Merit medal on U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas D. Torkelson, 100th Air Refueling Wing outgoing commander
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