Amputee earns his wings
First Lt. Ryan McGuire (right) accepts the Daedalian Award from Col. Michael Frankel, the 47th Flying Training Wing commander, during graduation from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training May 20, 2011, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Lieutenant McGuire became the first person to graduate Air Force pilot training as an amputee. He is assigned to the 47th Operation Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)