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June 25, 2026
Korean War heroism etched in stone at Enlisted Heritage Hall

Seventy-four years after Tech. Sgt. James H. Ledford saved his wounded pilot and crippled aircraft over North Korea, his extraordinary heroism was permanently etched in stone at the Enlisted Heritage Hall’s Walk of Heroes, June 24, 2026.
May 31, 2021
Luke AFB Airman saves 28 lives in Westgate shooting

For one Airman, his childhood dream of becoming a superhero became his reality. Tech. Sgt. Michael Walker, 309th Fighter Squadron aviation resource manager, received the 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association William H. Pitsenbarger Heroism Award March 17. The AFSA presents the award annually to an
Jan. 31, 2021
To care for Airmen more than anyone thinks possible… Four Chaplains Day Feb. 3, 2021

Four Chaplains Day Remembrance 2021As chaplains, we want you to know that we care. No matter what it is you are facing, we are here as a resource and offer you 100% confidentiality. A chaplain’s ear is the safest space in the DoD for privileged communication, no matter your faith, background or
Nov. 28, 2018
Warner awarded Airman's Medal for saving father, daughter from fiery crash

Maj. Justin Warner, an introduction to fighter fundamentals instructor with the 97th Flying Training Squadron, was awarded the Airman's Medal for saving the life of a father and his daughter after their vehicle rolled and caught fire in January 2018.

Korean War heroism etched in stone at Enlisted Heritage Hall