U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Backman, 379th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, awards Master Sgt. Michael Fulton, 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron chief boom operator, the Air Force Commendation Medal in recognition of heroism, Oct. 21, 2020, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. On Aug. 17, 2020, Fulton was working out at the base gym when he witnessed an individual collapse, face-down, losing consciousness. Due to his prior training as an emergency medical technician, Fulton rushed to the individual, provided medical care and stabilized the member until first responders could arrive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Battles)