A U.S. airman recently took pause on his way to receive a prestigious award for heroism to do something, well, heroic. Far from the front lines, while taking a flight to his destination, he saved an infant’s life. The baby had stopped breathing, but fortunately, the young Airman knew exactly what to do.
Technical Sergeant Kenneth O'Brien, with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron at Kadena Air Base in Japan, was named one of only twelve 2019 Outstanding Airmen of the Year by the Air Force Association. He was chosen from among a pool of 36 nominees.
