A fire captain from Dyess Air Force Base has been recognized for a heroic act. The captain received a national valor award for a lifesaving rescue. The rescue involved a critically injured construction worker who was trapped in a trench.
The captain entered the trench to help with the rescue efforts. Further details about the incident and the award are available from local news sources, including KTXS.
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