[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1380]
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   IN CELEBRATION OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE AIR FORCE AIRMAN'S MEDAL

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 22, 1998

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring to the attention of my 
colleagues the awarding of the Air Force Airman's Medal to Master 
Sergeant Tim Brown. Sergeant Brown is a member of the 30th Security 
Forces Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base, located in my district, 
on June 26th. The Airman's Medal is the highest award for heroism given 
during peacetime.
  Master Sergeant Brown saved three people in the waters off Wall 
Beach, California on Christmas Day, 1997. Strong undertows pulled 
thirteen-year-old Melissa Woodward out to sea. Her father, Mark 
Woodward, and her uncle, Staff Sergeant Randy Sexton, were also caught 
by the undertow when they went to help the young girl. Colonel Paul 
Sowada heard their call for help from shore and radioed for assistance. 
Master Sergeant Brown responded to Colonel Sowada's call. None of the 
victims were seriously injured. Colonel Sowada also received the Airman 
Medal in a ceremony on June 12th.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating these two brave men 
on the awarding of such a special medal. They are to be commended for 
their noble efforts.

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