Airman recognized for heroism
Electronic protection technician Senior Airman Shane Reid is greeted by 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander Brig. Gen. Charlie Lyon. Airman Reid was awarded the Airman’s Medal for heroism during a ceremony March 18 in Southwest Asia. On his way home from a concert in Orlando, Fla., the Dixfield, Maine native helped rescue an elderly couple who were trapped in a burning vehicle in late 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Johnny Saldivar)