Staff Sgt. Alexander Yessayan
Staff Sgt Alexander Yessayan sits in the gunner's seat during a site survey while deployed to Afghanistan in 2009. Sergeant Yessayan was recognized in the Air Force's "Portraits in Courage" series Dec. 10, 2010, for his actions while his convoy was under attack in November 2009. The series tells the stories of Airmen recognized for heroism, valor and sacrifice and was developed to highlight the honor, valor, devotion and selfless sacrifice of America's Airmen. Sergeant Yessayan is assigned to the 53rd Combat Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Mark Moreno)