Celebrated hero
Senior Airman Brandon Harrell, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, watches T-6 Texans fly overhead with his daughter, Hannah, at the Red, White and Blue Celebration Aug. 19. Airman Harrell was recognized as a local hero for his brave actions during a Taliban ambush while on patrol in Afghanistan in 2009. The hero also made the staff sergeant promotion list the same day. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jasmine DeNamur)