Sept. 30, 2018 Miracle at the Marathon: CPR, training save life When retired Air Force Lt. Gen. John Hudson woke on the warm overcast morning of the Air Force Marathon, Sept. 15, he knew the weather would be a challenge. But he was fit, trained and ready to take on the 10 kilometer race, just as he had for the past 10 years.
May 2, 2018 Little guy, big fixed heart: part II When Ashley and Tech. Sgt. Ben Mockovciak, 372nd Training Squadron Detachment 202 F-16 tactical aircraft maintenance instructor, learned their son Noah, barely one month old, had experienced a heart attack, their world was turned upside down.
May 2, 2018 Little guy, big fixed heart: part I When Ashley and Tech. Sgt. Ben Mockovciak learned they would soon be parents, they were overwhelmed with the exciting idea of welcoming a healthy, beautiful child into their family.
Jan. 2, 2018 Is there a medic onboard? While returning from leave, an Osan Air Base Airman sprang into action, saving the life of a fellow passenger mid-flight, Nov. 11, 2017.
Nov. 28, 2017 Airman seeks to build a generation of lifesavers Senior Airman Selina N. Okyere has one goal in her life.“I’m trying to teach the whole nation (of Ghana) to know basic life-saving skills,” said Okyere.
March 5, 2017 Air Commando recognized as Trusted Care Hero The day began when Culpan was returning from leave for the drive home. While stocking up on energy drinks and snacks at a gas station in his hometown, Culpan saw clouds of black smoke off in the distance, but thought nothing of it.
March 10, 2016 Fairchild Airman named Red Cross Hometown Hero Master Sgt. Stephanie Horn, the health services manager for the 92nd Medical Group, was recognized as an American Red Cross Hometown Hero Feb. 26 by the American Red Cross Association for her lifesaving actions in January 2015 in Spokane, Washington.
Jan. 20, 2016 Airman’s quick, calm response helps save life "He couldn't talk. He couldn't move," said Staff Sgt. Christina Begeal, a 22nd Medical Group aerospace medical technician. "So I told him, 'If you can hear me, squeeze my hand -- one for yes, two for no,' and he could do that."
Sept. 1, 2015 Travis Airmen save boy from drowning When a summer pool party became a life or death situation for a 6-year-old boy, two Airmen from Travis Air Force Base, California, used their military training to save his life.
Sept. 13, 2013 Airman saves teen during remote outing Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1, Maj. Jaesin White and his family set out on a hike to a popular swimming hole in the Sierra foothills of Northern California. They never suspected the path they followed into the woods that day would lead them into the heart of a grateful stranger.