U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Daniel A. DeVoe, left, Air Force District of Washington commander, pins the Airman’s Medal on U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew B. West, a 316th Security Forces Squadron Defender, during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 10, 2023. West earned the medal for risking his own health and safety to restrain a dog that was attacking a seven-year-old girl. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)