Airman's Medal Awarded to Sgt Steven A Hollon

[JPL]

In the midst of 150 mph tornado winds last year in Alabama, an Air Force veteran died rushing to the aid of his youngest daughter.

On Monday, his wife accepted the Airman’s Medal on his behalf. The ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., honored Sgt. Steven A. Hollon for using his body to protect his 9-year-old daughter, Faith, as their family home crashed down during the April 15 tornado that hit Prattville last year.

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Jean-Paul