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Ed "Eagle Man" McGaa is a famous Oglala Souix living on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. He flew 110 combat missions in Vietnam, and received eight air medals, was awarded two Crosses of Galantry, and was recommended for a Distinguished Flying Cross. He earned a Bacheler's Degree from St. John's University and a law degree from the University of South Dakota. He studied with two Holy Men, Chief Eagle Feather, and Chief Fool's Crow, and has participated in six Sun Dances.