Medical technicians are normally the first to see a patient, leaving them to assess if someone is simply sick or should be in an emergency room. After recognizing a patient with life-threatening symptoms, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kristen Aubrey, 23rd Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, was honored for quickly responding to a potentially dire situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Snider)