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AFRC nominates Torres for recognition

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  • By 349th Public Affairs
  • 349 AMW/PA
The Air Force Reserve Command named Senior Airman Erica Torres, 349th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, as the command's nominee for the 2016 Noncommissioned Officers Association Vanguard Award.

In an incident last year in Fairfield, California, Torres was first on scene after an individual received a gunshot wound in the thigh. She applied an improvised tourniquet and provided life-saving care. Her quick action halted hemorrhaging, prevented shock and helped first responders swiftly transport the patient to the hospital.

Each year, the NCOA recognizes one enlisted member of each service branch who has performed a heroic act, on or off duty, which resulted in the saving of life or the prevention of serious injury. The NCOA will select one Airman from the nominees of each major command to receive the award for the Air Force at the NCOA Vanguard Awards Banquet in July 2016.