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In August 1996, US Air Force SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Porfirio Castillo investigated smoke swirling in the distance as he sat in his vehicle waiting for a train to complete its passing. When he arrive at the site of the fire he went into a blazing house to save an elderly man that was suspected to still be inside. SMSGT Castillo risked his life by entering the house that was almost totally in flames. He pulled the man to saftey while the house was collasping around him. Despite SMSGT Castillo's efforts, the man, suffering from severe burns and smoke inhalation, died several hours later. For his actions, Castillo received the AIRMAN's Medal and the 1997 Pitsenbarger Award. This image was ...

In August 1996, US Air Force SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Porfirio Castillo ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: In August 1996, US Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Porfirio Castillo investigated smoke swirling in the distance as he sat in ... More

As the Kaman HH-43F Huskie (Pedro) hovers, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) William Hart Pitsenbarger, USAF, Pararescue Crew Member, Detachment 6, 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (ARRS) is extracted while holding a wounded Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) soldier from the burning minefield

As the Kaman HH-43F Huskie (Pedro) hovers, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: As the Kaman HH-43F Huskie (Pedro) hovers, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) William Hart Pitsenbarger, USAF, Pararescue Crew Member, Det... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) William Hart Pitsenbarger, Pararescue Crew Member, Detachment 6, 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (ARRS) lowered onto a roadway after an extraction of an Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) soldier from a burning minefield at Bien-Hoa Air Base for immediate medical attention

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) William Hart Pitsenbarger, Pararescue Crew Me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) William Hart Pitsenbarger, Pararescue Crew Member, Detachment 6, 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squ... More

Right side rear view medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin Chilton, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Commander, shakes hands with Frank Pitsenbarger, AIRMAN 1ST Class William H. Pitsenbarger's father, after his speech about his son during the AIRMAN Leadership School building dedication on April 11, 2000 at Beale AFB, Ca. The school was named William H. Pitsenbarger PME Center in honor of Pitsenbarger. AIRMAN Pitsenbarger was awarded the Air Force Cross, an honor that only 21 airmen have earned, for his sacrifice and bravery. AIRMAN Leadership staff felt that AIRMAN 1ST Class William H. Pitsenbarger was an enlisted role model who displayed a true-life example of the Air Force's Core ...

Right side rear view medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kev...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Right side rear view medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin Chilton, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Commander, shakes han... More

Right side profile medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin Chilton, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Commander, Frank Pitsenbarger and his wife Alice remove the paper covering the sign on April 11, 2000 at Beale AFB, California. The sign displays the new name for the Beale's AIRMAN Leadership Schools (William H. Pitsenbarger PME Center). AIRMAN Pitsenbarger was awarded the Air Force Cross, an honor that only 21 airmen have earned, for his sacrifice and bravery. AIRMAN Leadership staff felt that AIRMAN 1ST Class William H. Pitsenbarger was an enlisted role model who displayed a true-life example of the Air Force's Core Values

Right side profile medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Johnny L. Saldivar, USAF Release ... More

The Navy's Military Sealift Command, Motor Vessel (MV) A1C WILLIAM H. PITSENBARGER (T-AK 4638) Container Ship receives her finishing touches as a Detyens shipyard employee paints its name on the bow. The PITSENBARGER is 621 feet long and 105 feet wide and carries a crew of 23 civilian mariners. Its mission to preposition Air Force ammunition at sea near potential war or contingency sites. The ship is named for AIRMAN First Class William H. Pitsenbarger a pararescue crew member posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on 11 April 1966 while serving in Vietnam

The Navy's Military Sealift Command, Motor Vessel (MV) A1C WILLIAM H. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Buytas, USAF Release Status: R... More

As the Kaman HH-43F Huskie (Pedro) hovers, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) William Hart Pitsenbarger, USAF, Pararescue Crew Member, Detachment 6, 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (ARRS) lowered to the ground prepares a wounded Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) soldier for extraction from the burning minefield

As the Kaman HH-43F Huskie (Pedro) hovers, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: As the Kaman HH-43F Huskie (Pedro) hovers, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) William Hart Pitsenbarger, USAF, Pararescue Crew Member, Det... More

US Air Force (USAF) CHIEF MASTER Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) Gerald Murray speaks to students at the Pitsenbarger AIRMAN Leadership School during a visit to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, where he discussed issues important to enlisted personnel

US Air Force (USAF) CHIEF MASTER Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) Ger...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jo... More

A variety of relics are displayed in the Pitsenbarger

A variety of relics are displayed in the Pitsenbarger

A variety of relics are displayed in the Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, August 5, 2020. Several of these relics were found by students that have attended Airmen Leadership School a... More

The Navy's Military Sealift Command, Motor Vessel (MV) A1C WILLIAM H. PITSENBARGER (T-AK 4638) Container Ship receives her finishing touches as a Detyens shipyard employee paints its name on the bow. The PITSENBARGER is 621 feet long and 105 feet wide and carries a crew of 23 civilian mariners. Its mission to preposition Air Force ammunition at sea near potential war or contingency sites. The ship is named for AIRMAN First Class William H. Pitsenbarger a pararescue crew member posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on 11 April 1966 while serving in Vietnam

The Navy's Military Sealift Command, Motor Vessel (MV) A1C WILLIAM H. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Buytas, USAF Release Status: R... More

A Kaman HH-43F Huskie (Pedro) lowers AIRMAN First Class (A1C) William Hart Pitsenbarger, USAF, Pararescue Crew Member, Detachment 6, 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (ARRS) into a burning minefield at Bien-Hoa Air Base in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) for a helicopter extraction of a wounded Vietnamese Soldier. The soldier lost a foot when he stepped on a landmine. Nobody could figure out how to extract the wounded soldier without tripping the mines. A1C Pitsenbarger said, "No problem, just lower me down on the penetrator, Ill straddle the guy, pick him up, and then you can lift me up." Risky as everyone knew that the prop wash could also setoff the mines. A1C Pitsenbarger...

A Kaman HH-43F Huskie (Pedro) lowers AIRMAN First Class (A1C) William ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Kaman HH-43F Huskie (Pedro) lowers AIRMAN First Class (A1C) William Hart Pitsenbarger, USAF, Pararescue Crew Member, Detachmen... More

Right side profile medium close-up shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin Chilton, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Commander, Frank Pitsenbarger and his wife Alice look at the newly revealed sign on April 11, 2000 at Beale AFB, California. The sign displays the new name for the Beale's AIRMAN Leadership Schools (William H. Pitsenbarger PME Center). AIRMAN Pitsenbarger was awarded the Air Force Cross, an honor that only 21 airmen have earned, for his sacrifice and bravery. AIRMAN Leadership staff felt that AIRMAN 1ST Class William H. Pitsenbarger was an enlisted role model who displayed a true-life example of the Air Force's Core Values

Right side profile medium close-up shot as US Air Force Brigadier Gene...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Johnny L. Saldivar, USAF Release ... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Scott Stewart (left), Instructor, Pitsenbarger AIRMAN Leadership School (ALS), Spangdahlem Air Base (AB), Germany (DEU), teaches USAF SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jessica Smith (center), ALS student, 52nd Mission Support Squadron (MSS), Spangdahlem AB, how to correctly wear a ribbon device during the weekly uniform inspection lesson, while SRA Scott Huryk (right), ALS Flight Leader, 752nd Munitions Support Squadron (MUNSS), Volkel AB, Holland (HOL), observes

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Scott Stewart (left), Instr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Karen Z. Silcott, USAF Release Stat... More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cassondra Helmuth, 52nd Force

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cassondra Helmuth, 52nd Force

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cassondra Helmuth, 52nd Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, holds a copy of the signed document separating the Army Air Corps into the Army and Air Force as sep... More

An exhibit on display at the Pitsenbarger Heritage

An exhibit on display at the Pitsenbarger Heritage

An exhibit on display at the Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall at Spangdahlem Air Base recognizes the history of the Battle of the Bulge August 5, 2020. The Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall is open to anyone interested in v... More

Senior Airman Dylan Fivecoate, 14th Operations Support

Senior Airman Dylan Fivecoate, 14th Operations Support

Senior Airman Dylan Fivecoate, 14th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, and Airman 1st Class Julian Kelhower, 14th OSS air traffic controller, look at air traffic March 25, 2019, on Columbus Air... More

US Air Force (USAF) CHIEF MASTER Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) Gerald Murray speaks to students at the Pitsenbarger AIRMAN Leadership School during a visit to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, where he discussed issues important to enlisted personnel

US Air Force (USAF) CHIEF MASTER Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) Ger...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jo... More

Volunteer firefighters work a crash scene Nov. 25,

Volunteer firefighters work a crash scene Nov. 25,

Volunteer firefighters work a crash scene Nov. 25, 2017 in Columbus, Miss. Through Senior Airman Dylan Fivecoate’s volunteer work, he has been able to see a wide variety of patients that come through and feels ... More

A model A-10 Thunderbolt II is on display at the

A model A-10 Thunderbolt II is on display at the

A model A-10 Thunderbolt II is on display at the Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, August 5, 2020. These aircraft were formerly stationed at Spangdahlem AB before they were transition... More

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dean Hader, 52nd Force Support

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dean Hader, 52nd Force Support

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dean Hader, 52nd Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, left, gives a tour of the Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall to other service members at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germ... More

A rifle, boots, and helmet are displayed at the Pitsenbarger

A rifle, boots, and helmet are displayed at the Pitsenbarger

A rifle, boots, and helmet are displayed at the Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, August 5, 2020. The hall shows the meaning behind operations, and honors the service members that hav... More

Squadron logos hang on display at the Pitsenbarger

Squadron logos hang on display at the Pitsenbarger

Squadron logos hang on display at the Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, August 5, 2020. These squadron logos were drawn by Walt Disney, including several squadrons previously statione... More

Senior Airman Dylan Fivecoate, 14th Operations Support

Senior Airman Dylan Fivecoate, 14th Operations Support

Senior Airman Dylan Fivecoate, 14th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller looks at a radar map of the area March 25, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Fivecoate’s heroic efforts were v... More

A uniform belonging to the late U.S. Air Force Airman

A uniform belonging to the late U.S. Air Force Airman

A uniform belonging to the late U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Pitsenbarger, medal of honor recipient pararescue crew member, has a uniform displayed in the Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall at Spangdahlem Ai... More

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