16 IS Reserve Citizen Airman prevents suicide attempt, saves young life
655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, 16th Intelligence Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Jeffrey Derr presents the Air Force Achievement Medal to Staff Sgt. Caldwell (first name withheld) November 2, 2019. Caldwell earned the medal for heroic actions on October 6, when he saved a young girl’s life by preventing her from jumping off an interstate on-ramp. First responders claimed the 60-foot drop would have been fatal. (Courtesy photo)