Airman Recieves Purple Heart
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeffrey Simmons, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron, highlights Senior Airman Brian Willard, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, for his accomplishments downrange for the 86th Arilift Wing Commander, Brig. Gen Mark Dillon, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 8, 2010. This presentation was special as it was the first time Senior Airman Willard was formally recognized in front of his Vehicle Readiness Squadron family after he was awarded the Purple Heart by Air Force Chief of Staff, General Schwarz, for injuries sustained while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brea Miller)