John R. Parker
Maj. John R. Parker (see photo) has been named Marine Aviator of the Year and is scheduled to receive the Alfred A. Cunningham Award on Sept. 27. He was cited for flight leadership during Operation Silver Wake, when he landed his CH-46 helicopter with one engine down, on the USS Nashville at night.
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