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Casey Aandahl ’99 Receives Air Medal

Navy Lieutenant Casey Aandahl ’99 has received the Air Medal for conducting air operations over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Aandahl is a Naval Flight Officer assigned to E-2C Hawkeye squadron VAW 116 “Sun Kings” based in Point Mugu, California.

The E-2C Hawkeye watches over Navy vessels, warning them of threats, and also coordinates air-to-ground attacks in hot spots around the world. A recent Smithsonian Air & Space magazine article (July 2008 issue) published a feature article on VAW 116 and the E-2C Hawkeye, and Aandahl was included in one of the photos in the article.

The Air Medal, established in 1942, is awarded to Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine aviators who distinguish themselves through meritorious achievement while flying. Notable recipients of the award in years past include John Glenn, John McCain, Colin Powell, Ted Williams and Chuck Yeager.

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