Staff Sgt. Christopher Parise, 576th Flight Test Squadron missile handling evaluator, reflects on a life changing event near Wall Beach Oct. 25, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. On Sept. 1, Parise saved a Vietnam veteran, Al Freeman, from nearly dying in the cold ocean waters. Thanks to his military training, Parise knew how to help Al during the dire situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)