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Army honors multiple service members for valor and achievement
The record lists several air force and army personnel from Texas and nearby states receiving medals and recognitions. Jens W. Stone earned the Air Medal at Fort Hood for meritorious aerial service in Vietnam. Clinton R. Johnson received the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm for actions in Vietnam. James R. Snowden joined ROTC activities at Texas Tech. Henry H. Murrel Jr. earned the Bronze Star at Randolph AFB for service against Viet Cong. Lawrence R.B. Klinestiver received the Bronze Star for work in Thailand. James M. Green of the 187th Facility Checking Squadron helped win the U.S. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. Alfred Lackey named outstanding NCO at Tak hli AFB. Millard B. Young served as a fire protection supervisor with the 14th Civil Engineering Squadron at Nha Ri AB.