(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Airman’s Medal to Technical Sergeant Morton Nesmith, Jr., United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life on 15 May 1980. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellowman, Technical Sergeant Nesmith has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.