Pictured left to right: U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Thorn, Aeromedical Evacuation Technician, U.S. Air Force Capt. Megan Taggart, Flight Nurse, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Joseph Hansen, Flight Nurse, all from the 914th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, receive the Distinguished Flying Cross Award at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York, Dec. 8, 2024. Taggart, Hansen, and Thorn received this award for their actions during Operation FREEDOM SENTINEL in August of 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Reyes) (This photo was digitally altered)