D-M Airmen to be awarded the Purple Heart

Published Aug. 21, 2013
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DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Three Airmen will be presented with Purple Hearts at a ceremony here at 3 p.m. Aug. 23.

Maj. Richard Worcester, 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron commander, will be presenting the medals to Airman 1st Class Michael Kristopik, Airman 1st Class Garron Reeves and Airman 1st Class Tyler Angelo at the base theater.

The Airmen are receiving the Purple Heart for wounds received in action while deployed to Afghanistan.

Media wishing to cover the event should contact the 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at 520-228-3202 or 355fw.pa@dm.af.mil by 12 p.m. Aug. 22. Show time for media will be 2:00 p.m. at the Craycroft Gate on Aug 23.