Rescue squadron recognizes Airmen for actions
Lt. Col. Kurt Matthews (left), 308th Rescue Squadron commander, salutes Master Sgt. Jeffrey McManus after presenting him his second of three medals on Aug. 8, 2010, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Sergeant McManus was awarded two Air Medals and an Air Force Commendation Medal with valor. An Air Force Reserve pararescuemen with the 920th Rescue Wing, Sergeant McManus received his awards for his exceptional service helping to rescue and evacuate survivors of 36 avalanches in Salang Pass in Afghanistan in February. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ken Salgat)