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 Jerry W. Armstrong, United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life at King Abdul Aziz Air Base, Saudi Arabia, on 2 February 1991. On that date, during Operation DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM, Sergeant Armstrong was dispatched to an incident where an individual was trapped in a methane gas-filled sewage lift station. With disregard for his own safety, he descended twenty feet into the lethal environment where he attached a rope to the unconscious worker and remained with him until he was completely free from danger. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellowman, Sergeant Armstrong has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.