Robins NCO earns Airman’s Medal for heroic efforts at 2017 Las Vegas shooting

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Airman’s Medal recipient Tech. Sgt. Jordan Benson, 402nd Aircraft Maintenance Group aircraft battle damage repair technician with the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, addresses the audience at the Museum of Aviation, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 2. Benson humbly speaks to the audience about his actions during the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history at the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival. Benson said “…to be presented with a prestigious medal such as the Airman’s Medal is truly a blessing and honor.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tommie Horton)

PHOTO BY: Tommie Horton
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