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312th Training Squadron Airman receives Airman’s Medal

By Senior Airman Jermaine Ayers, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs / Published September 01, 2021

An Airman’s Medal, and order citation rests on a table
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An Airman’s Medal, and order citation rests on a table during a medal presentation on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 25, 2021. The Airman’s Medal is awarded to any member of the armed forces of the United States or of a friendly nation who, has distinguished himself or herself by a heroic act, usually at the voluntary risk of his or her life but not involving actual combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jermaine Ayers)

Airman Stands and delivers remarks during a medal ceremony.
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Donald Moon, 312th Training Squadron instructor, delivers remarks during his medal presentation on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 25, 2021. Moon distinguished himself for his act of heroism, and was awarded the Airman’s Medal for attempting to save someone from a burning vehicle on Oct. 7, 2019, on Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jermaine Ayers)

Airmen Honor another Airman for his actions
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U.S. Air Force 312th Training Squadron Airmen stand in line to honor Staff Sgt. Donald Moon, 312th TRS instructor, during his Airman’s Medal presentation on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 25, 2021. The ceremony was held to formally commemorate Moon’s actions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jermaine Ayers)

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Staff Sgt. Donald Moon, 312th Training Squadron instructor, was awarded the Airman’s Medal during a medal presentation here, at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Aug. 25.

Moon was awarded the Airman’s Medal for his brave actions when he attempted to save someone from a burning vehicle on Oct. 7, 2019, while stationed at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.

“Receiving this medal is a bittersweet experience,” said Staff Sgt. Donald Moon, 312th TRS instructor. “It is good to be recognized by leadership, but at the same time, I wish there had been a better outcome.”

In the end, the driver died from their injuries.

The Airman’s Medal is awarded to a member who has distinguished him or herself by a heroic act, usually at the voluntary risk of his or her life.

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