Security Forces Airmen receive Medal of Valor
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. -- Capt. Cliff Williams, California Highway Patrol commander, presents Staff Sgt. Jason Brown, a 30th Security Forces Squadron member, with the Medal of Valor during the 35th Annual Awards Ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on April 19. Sergeant Brown was recognized for saving the life of CHP Officer Tony Pedeferri at the scene of a major accident using self-aid buddy care and combat lifesaver training he had recently received as part of his 14-month deployment to Iraq. The Medal of Valor is the highest award given to law enforcement officers who show extraordinary bravery above and beyond the call of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Thomas)