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The text is a transcript of a speech by Lieutenant Colonel Mike Trolley, an A-10 attack pilot, who shares his experiences of supporting ground troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. He describes two missions where he had to make difficult decisions and face enemy threats to protect his fellow service members. He also reflects on how he learned to be a service leader not only in combat, but also in his day-to-day interactions with his crew and subordinates. He concludes by saying that he is proud to be an airman.
Here are some key facts that I extracted from the text:
1. The speaker is lieutenant colonel Mike Trolly, an a-10 attack pilot and a mission commander in the US Air Force.
2. He participated in two combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq, where he had to support friendly forces on the ground under enemy fire.
3. He experienced a dilemma of aborting a rescue mission for two helicopter pilots who were captured, because he would risk losing more lives if he continued.
4. He realized that service leadership is not just a job, but a constant commitment to help his fellow airmen in every situation.