U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Hempstead is awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal during a 307th Bomb Wing Commander's Call, Sept. 7, 2014, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Hempstead distinguished himself by outstanding achievement in helping save the life of a fellow Airman in physical distress during a flight to a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele/Released)