Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Justin Barrera (left), USAF and SSGT Brian Huinker, USAF, 320th Special Tactics Squadron (STS), add their shields, from their berets, to the mementos on a memorial display to commemorate Master Sergeant (MSGT) William McDaniel II, USAF, and SSGT Juan Ridout, USAF, 320th STS. MSGT McDaniel II, Special Tactics Pararescue Flight Superintendent, and SSGT Ridout, Special Tactics Pararescueman, were with the 320th STS at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The two airmen were onboard a US Army MH-47 Chinook along with eight soldiers from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The helicopter crashed in the Bohol Sea near the island of Apo on February 22, 2002 while en route from Basilan Island to Mactan, in the Philippines. The helicopter and crew was supporting US efforts to train and advise the Armed Forces of the Philippines in their efforts against global terrorism. - Visual Intel - Free, High Quality Public Domain Military Photos, Images and Wallpapers!

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visualintel > A special honor guard formation consisting of members of the 320th Special Tactics Squadron (STS) pay respect to the memory of Master Sergeant (MSGT) William McDaniel II, USAF, and Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Juan Ridout, USAF, during a memorial service on February 27, 2002. MSGT McDaniel II, Special Tactics Pararescue Flight Superintendent, and SSGT Ridout, Special Tactics Pararescueman, were with the 320th STS at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The two airmen were onboard a US Army MH-47 Chinook along with eight soldiers from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The helicopter crashed in the Bohol Sea near the island of Apo on February 22, 2002 while en route from Basilan Island to Mactan, in the Philippines. The helicopter and crew was supporting US efforts to train and advise the Armed Forces of the Philippines in their efforts against global terrorism.

visualintel > Friends, family and members of the 23rd Wing gather around a monument dedicated to the Airmen who received the Medal of Honor at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 18. The ceremony was to add the name of Airman 1st Class William Pitsenbarger, an Air Force pararescueman who lost his life while treating wounded soldiers during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angelita Lawrence)

visualintel > A Team of pallbearers from the US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard positions the flag draped casket over the gravesite, during the graveside Funeral Service for USAF Senior Airmen (SRA) Jason Cunningham, at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia (VA). SRA Cunningham, a Pararescueman, was killed in action in Afghanistan during Operation ANACONDA.

visualintel > A US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard Folds the American Flag during the graveside Funeral Service for USAF Senior Airmen (SRA) Jason Cunningham, at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia (VA). SRA Cunningham, a Pararescueman, was killed in action in Afghanistan during Operation ANACONDA.

visualintel > Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Justin Barrera (left), USAF and SSGT Brian Huinker, USAF, 320th Special Tactics Squadron (STS), add their shields, from their berets, to the mementos on a memorial display to commemorate Master Sergeant (MSGT) William McDaniel II, USAF, and SSGT Juan Ridout, USAF, 320th STS. MSGT McDaniel II, Special Tactics Pararescue Flight Superintendent, and SSGT Ridout, Special Tactics Pararescueman, were with the 320th STS at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The two airmen were onboard a US Army MH-47 Chinook along with eight soldiers from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The helicopter crashed in the Bohol Sea near the island of Apo on February 22, 2002 while en route from Basilan Island to Mactan, in the Philippines. The helicopter and crew was supporting US efforts to train and advise the Armed Forces of the Philippines in their efforts against global terrorism.

visualintel > BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan -- Master Sgt. Taylor Crenshaw and Marine Sgt. Maj. Jerome Alford take a moment to reflect on the life of Senior Airman Jason. D. Cunningham at a monument dedicated to him. Airman Cunningham was a pararescueman killed in action during Operation Enduring Freedom. Sergeant Crenshaw is the first sergeant of the 455th Expeditionary Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Szczechowski)

visualintel > BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan -- Col. James A. Whitmore pays tribute to Senior Airman Jason D. Cunningham at a ceremony renaming the Air Force compound here to Camp Cunningham. Airman Cunningham was a pararescueman killed in action during Operation Enduring Freedom. Colonel Whitmore is the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Szczechowski)

visualintel > Staff Sgt. Kyle Minshew salutes while in the 'missing man' formation during a Medal of Honor rededication ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 18. Sergeant Minshew was portraying the role of Airman 1st Class William H. Pitsenbarger, a Medal of Honor recipient. The ceremony was held in honor of Airman Pitsenbarger for his selfless and heroic acts during the Vietnam war that lead to his death on April 11, 1966. Sergeant Minshew is a 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brittany Barker)

visualintel > Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Ronald O'Steen, USAF, 320th Special Tactics Squadron, salutes his lost friends, Master Sergeant (MSGT) William McDaniel II, USAF, and Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Juan Ridout, USAF, during a memorial service on February 27, 2002. MSGT McDaniel, Special Tactics Para-rescue Flight Superintendent, and SSGT Ridout, Special Tactics Pararescueman, were with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The two airmen were on board an Army MH-47 Chinook along with eight Army soldiers. The helicopter crashed in the Bohol Sea near the island of Apo on February 22, 2002 while en route from Basilan Island to Mactan, in the Philippines. They were supporting US efforts to train and advise the Armed Forces of the Philippines in their efforts against global terrorism.

Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Justin Barrera (left), USAF and SSGT Brian Huinker, USAF, 320th Special Tactics Squadron (STS), add their shields, from their berets, to the mementos on a memorial display to commemorate Master Sergeant (MSGT) William McDaniel II, USAF, and SSGT Juan Ridout, USAF, 320th STS. MSGT McDaniel II, Special Tactics Pararescue Flight Superintendent, and SSGT Ridout, Special Tactics Pararescueman, were with the 320th STS at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The two airmen were onboard a US Army MH-47 Chinook along with eight soldiers from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The helicopter crashed in the Bohol Sea near the island of Apo on February 22, 2002 while en route from Basilan Island to Mactan, in the Philippines. The helicopter and crew was supporting US efforts to train and advise the Armed Forces of the Philippines in their efforts against global terrorism.