Recognition of service
VISALIA, Calif. -- Vandenberg Air Force Base Honor Guard posts the colors during the presentation of a Purple Heart to Air Force veteran Michael McKinney. The honor guard and 30th Space Wing commander Col. David Buck traveled to Visalia, Calif., April 13 to present the medal. Mr. McKinney earned the medal 41 years ago when he was injured by a mortar attack during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Heather R. Shaw)