Story by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings | 509th Bomb Wing | 09.17.2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jada McMillan and Mrs. Darci Curtis, both assigned to the 509th Medical Group at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, rescue a young woman from a burning vehicle in transit to home from work on July 9, 2025. The healthcare professionals were honored with the key to the city in Sedalia, Missouri on Sept. 2, 2025 for their heroism....
Story by Senior Airman Nicholas Momotiuk | 181st Intelligence Wing | 07.11.2025
Indiana State Fire Marshal Steve Jones presented Technical Sgt. Bram Sanders, a medic from the 181st Medical Group, assigned to the 19th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package, Medical Element element, with the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Heroic Life Saving Award during a ceremony at Fire Station No. 5 in Terre Haute, Indiana,......
Story by Milt Spalding | Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs Office | 04.28.2025
Kentucky National Guard Spc. Brandon Pollard rescued a driver from an overturned vehicle during a storm on Mar. 15 while driving home from drill. The crash occurred on I-64 near Simpsonville. Pollard was later honored with challenge coins for his quick, lifesaving actions....
Story by Chief Petty Officer Alora Ravenwood | Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic | 04.11.2025
Electronics Technician (nuclear) 1st Class Gabriel Journey, assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753), was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal by Adm. Daryl Caudle, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces, during the 125th Submarine Birthday Ball at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on April 11....
Story by Donnie Ryan | Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation | 03.29.2025
Two former Soldiers with strong ties to Seminole County, Florida, who each received the Medal of Honor posthumously following their heroic service in the U.S. Army, were honored on March 29 with the unveiling of new plaques at the Seminole County courthouse in Sanford because of the efforts of a local 17-year-old working on his Eagle Scout project....
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Natalia Murillo | Navy Talent Acquisition Group Miami | 08.19.2024
PERRINE, Florida - Managing the roles of a single parent, a sole provider, head of household, full-time professional and supervisor, is demanding for one person. These are the roles that Engineman 1st Class Clarisa Morel fulfills successfully and with a smile, earning her the title of Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Miami Sailor in the Spotlight, August 19, 2024. “We value Sailors,......
Story by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd | 51st Fighter Wing | 07.26.2024
Ward's passion for fitness and outdoor activities led to his interest in being a physical training leader. His skills were originally used to assist his shop with staying in shape. Now, his PTL training gave him the competence to resolve the situation quickly. He believes every service member should continuously practice Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, TCCC, and first aid skills....
Story by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux | 59th Medical Wing | 02.02.2024
The Department of Defense’s only Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) team travelled to El Paso, Texas, on Oct. 23, 2023, to support a civilian patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome. The ECMO team, located at Brooke Army Medical Center possesses the capability for global transports of all service members. Additionally, the team may also transport civilian patients through......
